PayPal backs off, slightly, on new robocall policy
June 15, 2015
In a couple of weeks, online payment service PayPal will be changing its terms of service to start robocalling and
Online survey suggests that credit-card debt is highest since ’09
June 10, 2015
Here is one sign that the economy is improving: credit card debt is going up again. This could mean that
Supreme Court rules for Muslim Abercrombie & Fitch job applicant
June 2, 2015
In an update to a case we last discussed in February, a Muslim woman who was denied a job at
Kevin Johnson denies sexual harassment claim
May 28, 2015
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says that an internal investigation has vindicated him from accusations by a city employee that he
Reminder: Our new white paper can help you spot discrimination
May 22, 2015
When you feel you’ve been treated unfairly at work, it can be hard to know whether your employer’s actions reach
Sexual orientation discrimination: still a problem in California
May 20, 2015
In America, LGBT people are enjoying more freedom and acceptance than they perhaps ever have before. Besides same-sex marriage becoming
Link suggested between credit card debt and depression
May 13, 2015
Nearly everyone who has been in credit card debt knows how stressful it can be. Of course, overly aggressive and
What makes a good sexual harassment plaintiff?
May 6, 2015
It is impossible to know for sure how many people in California are dealing with sexual harassment at work at
Maker of TurboTax facing class-action suit over ID theft
April 30, 2015
The maker of online tax software TurboTax is facing accusations from at least two people that it did not do
Read Our White Paper on Spotting Discrimination at Work
April 28, 2015
The Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., recently released a SlideShare presentation to help workers recognize and respond to
What debt collectors legally cannot say to you
April 23, 2015
We have spoken before in this blog about the limits state and federal law put on the tactics debt collection
How to dig yourself out of credit card debt
April 15, 2015
Credit card debt is a huge burden for many people in Los Angeles. For some, a sudden job loss or
How can I get a debt collector to stop contacting me?
April 10, 2015
Debt collection agencies can be relentless in their pursuit of your money. Their ability to call and write to you
California’s Lemon Law protects buyers of unfixable vehicles
April 1, 2015
If the motor vehicle you bought recently just cannot seem to run consistently, it is natural to feel extremely frustrated.
Silicon Valley gender discrimination suit captivates industry
March 26, 2015
A high-profile employment discrimination lawsuit has Silicon Valley businesses doing a lot of soul-searching, it appears. Whether this will lead
Debt collectors sometimes pursue false claims
March 18, 2015
Dealing with a debt collection agency that uses abusive, illegal tactics is bad enough. Imagine if you do not even
How to fight wrongful termination after sexual harassment
March 13, 2015
Often, instead of recognizing that they have a problem manager or worker and taking steps to handle the issue, employers
More about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
March 4, 2015
It has been a few weeks since we discussed options people in California who are being harassed by debt collectors
Is That Legal? Spotting Workplace Discrimination
March 2, 2015
Employment discrimination can take many forms, and not all of them are obvious. To help you determine whether your rights
Abercrombie & Fitch hijab discrimination case before Supreme Court
February 27, 2015
A major employment discrimination case before the U.S. Supreme Court addresses how employers must respect their employees’ religious practices, when
New California law requires workplace training on general abuse
February 20, 2015
There are managers and workers in California who mistreat people at their workplace, but technically are not committing sexual harassment
What are my options for dealing with debt collection agents?
February 12, 2015
If you buy something with a credit card it’s fair to expect that a company that has a stake in
