Standing up for cellphone privacy rights
June 13, 2017
When you get a call from a telemarketer, debt collector or other business representative, you expect to be warned if
Attorney Todd Friedman selected to top one percent of attorneys
June 7, 2017
Anyone who follows our firm knows that Todd M. Friedman is an attorney with remarkable experience, knowledge and commitment to
Protecting employee privacy rights in the technological age
May 31, 2017
The vast majority of Americans place a significant value on their privacy. This value extends to many spheres of life:
California court upholds weekly day of rest for employees.
May 30, 2017
A day of rest. The very notion can seem quaint and antiquated. As we have become a primarily 7-day-a-week working
Has your voice been recorded without your knowledge?
May 26, 2017
When you talk to a business representative on the phone, chances are you’ll hear an advisory that the call is
Protecting your telephone privacy rights: Compensation for illegal call recordings
May 5, 2017
We’ve all been on calls with telemarketers, banks, collection companies and other businesses when we hear the standard line: “This
Rooting out racial discrimination in the workplace
May 1, 2017
Most people are shocked when they experience discrimination or racial hatred in the workplace. In 2017, it should be expected
Chicago Strikes a Blow Against LGBT Workplace Discrimination
April 7, 2017
Under the Civil Rights movement, there are numerous protected groups. Many people of different faiths, ages and belief systems have
Is your employer following the EEOC’s four harassment checklists?
March 23, 2017
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has always been dedicated to opening opportunities so there is fairness and equity –
New Legislation Requires Sexual Harassment Training for California Industry
March 16, 2017
For years, California has led the nation in sexual harassment training requirements for employers. The original initiative set to ensure
Back Pay and Overtime Wages For Underpaid Chevron Subsidiary Employees
March 15, 2017
For several years, the U.S Department of Labor’s Wage and Hours Division has conducted investigations into underpayment of workers in
Can participating in Day Without Women strike result in being fired from work?
March 14, 2017
Last week’s “Day Without Women” campaign included a number of activities to increase awareness and support for women’s rights issues.
Can one co-worker make more than another for doing the same job?
March 11, 2017
The general principle of equal pay for equal work is embedded in our culture. Most of us feel like people
Celebrating women’s contributions in the workplace
March 10, 2017
In 2017, there is no place for discrimination against women in the workplace. At this point, equal pay, equal treatment
Phone companies need to take responsibility for screening out robocallers.
February 13, 2017
Almost everyone with a phone has experienced this: automatic phone solicitations that are not only uninvited and unwanted, but specifically
Inaccurate background checks can prevent qualified candidates from being hired.
January 20, 2017
When it comes to employment discrimination, there are strict rules on what employers can use as grounds for not hiring
Church hospitals might be required to provide ERISA benefits
December 12, 2016
The separation of church and state is a strong sentiment for many people in the United States. Although most people
3 facts about pregnancy discrimination at work
December 12, 2016
You have a bundle of joy on the way, and you couldn’t be more excited. You’re preparing for the big
Congress protects Americans’ right to review goods and services
December 8, 2016
One of the most important values in the United States is freedom of speech. As Americans, we want to be
Truck drivers win big against Wal-Mart for unpaid wages
December 1, 2016
When an employee works, that employee should get paid. It is a simple rule for employment law, but one that
Injunction delays, but likely will not stop overtime rules
November 30, 2016
New salary threshold rules were scheduled to go into effect on December 1. Many human resource departments have already complied.
Port truck drivers pushed to the edge with wage theft and more
November 4, 2016
California port truck drivers and warehouse workers are reaching their limits from employer mistreatment. Many work under contract and they
