Governor signs new protections against sexual harassment at work
October 19, 2018
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed several pieces of legislation to protect workers from sexual harassment and help sexual assault
Fighting For Women’s Rights In The Workplace
October 4, 2018
For many years, women in the American workforce have simply accepted lower wages for the same work as their male
People with disabilities have rights in the workplace
September 25, 2018
For many years in our country, people with disabilities have struggled in the workplace. If you had a physical, mental
How can you defend your rights against Kickstarter scams?
September 24, 2018
Kickstarter has become a popular method for inventors, artists and others to obtain funds for their projects. As consumers, Kickstarter
Is that amazing online vacation rate for real? Probably not.
September 19, 2018
Many of us use third-party booking websites to secure the accommodations for vacation and work-related travel. The fact that there
Consumers in California: What Are Your Privacy Rights?
August 31, 2018
Privacy is an important value for people throughout our country. Californians are particularly adamant in holding up privacy as an
What to do when the warranty expires on poor vehicle repairs
August 23, 2018
A Recent Story According to NBC News online, a woman purchased a vehicle. When the driver’s seat in the vehicle
Rules for political robocalls are routinely ignored
August 20, 2018
California has no-nonsense rules for political robocalls. The California Public Utilities Code states that robocalls must begin with a real
Can you be fired for something you posted online?
August 9, 2018
Many of us consider Facebook and other forms of social media to be critical avenues for self-expression. We use these
Protecting yourself against credit reporting errors
August 3, 2018
It has happened to many people and it has probably happened to you: You check your credit score and the
Student loan servicer charged with violating California laws
July 24, 2018
The state of California is charging Navient Corporation, formerly known as Sallie Mae, with alleged misconduct, including unfair competition and
Can you stop calls from creditors looking for someone else?
June 27, 2018
Pretty much everyone with a phone has had this experience: some business calls looking for someone who isn’t you because
What happens if your credit report is wrong?
June 25, 2018
There are few things more important to your personal financial vitality than your credit score. When your credit score is
New White Paper: Fighting Unequal Pay for Women
June 21, 2018
It seems that women making less than men for the same skills and performance has been a problem throughout this
Todd Friedman Interviewed on KABC’s Motorman Show
June 18, 2018
Our Founding Partner, Todd M. Friedman, was interviewed on the Motorman Show this weekend on KABC regarding the CA Lemon
New Standard for Employee Classification
June 4, 2018
For years, one of the most common and complex problems in employment litigation involves the classification of a worker as
Dangers of Dispute Resolution Clauses in Employment Contracts
May 25, 2018
They’re often called “boiler-plate” clauses, and most employment contracts are filled with them: those little subsections in a contract that
The problems with payday loans
May 7, 2018
With the challenging state of our economy in the United States, it makes sense that many people fall into financial
Sexual harassment legislation could be improving for the future
April 25, 2018
Historically, the laws surrounding sexual harassment have not been strict enough. This is obvious due to the fact that more
Protecting the rights of African Americans in the workplace
April 2, 2018
In 2018, we should be far beyond racism against African Americans in the workplace. It is nothing short of shocking
Recently Published White Paper on Workplace Sexual Harassment
March 21, 2018
Workplace sexual harassment has gained significant attention in the media over this past year with the #MeToo movement and other
Employers cover discrimination with false reasons for termination
March 12, 2018
The problem with most cases involving workplace discrimination is that they are not terribly obvious. As a general rule, employers
