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Every single attorney general just signed a letter to congress demanding the end of mandatory arbitration agreements. See letter to Congress. While the letter is limited to sexual harassment claims, this is a stunning development and signals a strong shift. As the Attorneys General noted: “While there may be benefits to arbitration provisions in other…

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is supporting legislation that would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in employment agreements. (View Press Release) This bill is in its infancy, and currently bans only arbitration of sexual harassment. We have no doubt that much more work will be done on this, and we are working with legislators on the…

Philip Gordon interviewed for article on the termination of Matt Lauer from NBC’s Today Show. Click here for article. Click here for radio interview podcast. Of course, if you’re experiencing sexual harassment or any other issues in the workplace, give us a call. Gordon Interviewed About Matt Lauer Termination: Insights on Workplace Harassment and Employment…

Kendall Buhl interviewed Philip Gordon for his program: More Boston-Area Women Executives Saying “Me Too” (Listen) Gordon Interviewed on WBZ NewsRadio About Workplace Sexual Harassment: Key Insights and Legal Advice In a recent interview on WBZ NewsRadio, Gordon of Gordon Law Group shared his expertise on workplace sexual harassment and the legal rights of employees…

Philip Gordon of the law firm Gordon LLP was recently quoted by the national news publication The Washington Post regarding the employment issues affecting the financial organization Weinstein & Co. His analysis explored how modern financial firms structure their workforce relationships, enforce employment agreements, interpret compliance duties, assess liability exposure, manage hiring bias loops, and…

No surprise many workplace experts continue questioning the corporate sexual harassment training effectiveness used across modern corporations. While companies invest millions in compliance training, research indicates that traditional approaches often fail to change employee behavior or reduce misconduct. A widely referenced study from the University of Oregon revealed that without a morally compelling legal foundation,…

The University of Rochester is facing growing public pressure after multiple complaints were filed against professor Florian Jaeger. The allegations involve sexual harassment, workplace misconduct, and academic power imbalance within the campus environment. As the university reviewed the complaints, Professor Jaeger took the semester off from teaching duties while administrative procedures progress. This controversy escalated…

Gretchen Carlson: How Arbitration Clauses Allow Sexual Harassment to Continue Workplace arbitration clauses have become one of the most debated areas in modern employment law. Media figure and workplace rights advocate Gretchen Carlson recently shared a firsthand account about arbitration clauses and sexual harassment, offering rare visibility into how these agreements can affect reporting options,…

In October 2015, the state of New York reshaped its employment law framework by dramatically expanding discrimination protections for workers and job applicants. The legislative package, signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, strengthened employer obligations under key sections of the state’s New York State Human Rights Law. These changes were widely seen as response to evolving…