Workers who are ill or new parents may have FMLA rights
July 28, 2015
One of the most important pieces of federal law for American workers is the Family and Medical Leave Act. This
Consumers: be mindful of debt collection abuses
July 17, 2015
For consumers, dealing with debt can be an extremely stressful task. This is particularly the case when creditors are aggressively
JPMorgan Chase to pay $200M to settle debt collection complaints
July 14, 2015
JPMorgan Chase, the United States’ largest bank, has agreed to a settlement of cases brought against it by 47 states
Is LGBT workplace discrimination protection the next victory?
July 8, 2015
By now, our readers are surely aware of the decision that the U.S. Supreme Court handed down late in June,
FCC rulings aim to boost consumer rights
July 2, 2015
Phone calls from telemarketers can be downright annoying. Whether the calls are coming in during working hours or at the
The 2 types of sexual harassment claims
June 24, 2015
Despite increased attention and action against sexual harassment in recent years, it remains a serious problem in many workplaces. Many
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
