Employment
Since its inception in 1968, Lawyers for Civil Rights has advanced life-changing and law-changing advocacy on behalf of individuals who experience workplace discrimination and harassment. Systemic discrimination in hiring, pay, promotion, and termination disadvantages people of color and immigrants in the public and private sectors. We challenge all forms of discrimination and advocate for an expansion of workplace protections.
In response to #MeToo and #YoTambién, LCR is also bringing creative litigation to ensure that low-wage workers see themselves reflected in the movement against workplace sexual harassment.
In response to the rapid growth of e-commerce in the digital age, LCR is ensuring that internet giants such as Airbnb and Amazon are upholding federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
LCR also focuses on cutting-edge litigation and policy advocacy to enhance diversity in the hiring and retention practices of public safety agencies, including police and fire departments.
Baker v. Massachusetts Trial Court (a lawsuit claiming a racially hostile work environment after a racial epithet was used in reference to a Black female court officer)
Romero v. McCormick & Schmick (a lawsuit on behalf of five low-wage Latina kitchen workers who were sexually harassed in the workplace)
Young v. Amazon Inc. (challenging the discriminatory impact of an employment policy regarding background checks)
News and Resources
May 05, 22
Lawsuit Filed to End HIV Discrimination in the MilitaryMar 23, 22
Brown Rudnick Launches Civil Rights Summer Fellowship at Lawyers for Civil RightsJan 13, 22
Applauding Boston’s Vaccine MandateMar 23, 21
Welcome Letter to Mayor Janey with Racial Justice BlueprintJan 29, 21
Boston’s New Fire Cadet ProgramJan 29, 21
Latina Former U.S. Marine Pass Over By Boston PoliceJan 20, 21
Immigrants Improperly Excluded from Unemployment BenefitsNov 30, 20
2020 Annual ReportNov 19, 20
Strega Restaurant Found Liable For Sexual HarassmentNov 11, 20
Open Letter to Biden/Harris Transition TeamNov 04, 20
The Repair Work Begins NowAug 20, 20
Senior Litigator or Staff Attorney (Racial Justice & Policing)May 29, 20
Coronavirus Pandemic ResponseApr 20, 20
Launching Unemployment Assistance InitiativeApr 12, 20
Coronavirus Legal WarriorsMar 25, 20
In #MeToo Case, Federal Court Rules Against McCormick & Schmick’sMar 17, 20
Legal Responses to COVID-19Mar 13, 20
Emergency Measures Needed