Curated Content: Consumer Rights

We’re here to inform and empower. Our team is dedicated to protecting consumers from predatory practices, fraud, and deceit.
Each article in this category is crafted to give you the knowledge and confidence to stand up against unfair treatment and safeguard your rights.
Your purchases and financial security matter. Explore our Consumer Rights blog, arm yourself with the facts, and take the steps needed to hold companies accountable. At Todd M. Friedman, P.C., we’re here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can demand fairness and fight for justice.

Student loan servicer charged with violating California laws

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The problem with most cases involving workplace discrimination is that they are not terribly obvious. As a general rule, employers

The Feds Are Getting Involved With Sexual Harassment Cases

Most women who have been victimized by sexual harassment in the workplace feel like there is little to nothing they

A New Era for Workplace Sexual Harassment Victims

Fighting Back: The Changing Landscape of Workplace Harassment At the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., we are on

Hidden Settlements Hinder Justice in Workplace Harassment Claims

For someone who has been victimized by sexual harassment, there are numerous considerations when it comes to bringing a lawsuit.

Class Status Obtained in Collections Lawsuit

For those who suffer abuse and privacy violations from debt collectors, a recent case should give a sense of hope

New White Paper: Fighting Workplace Harassment

Sexual harassment in the workplace has gained significant media attention in recent months due to the #MeToo movement. It is

Dept. of Labor Letters Can Help Minimize Wage and Hour Abuses

Employees of all kinds in all types of occupations have to face gray areas in wage and hour laws regularly.

Top Three Businesses Violating California’s Phone Privacy Laws

The right to privacy is important to pretty much everyone in the United States, and we know there are laws

Fight Back Against Telemarketer Robo-Calls

We have all experienced the frustration: The phone rings. The number on the caller ID doesn’t look familiar, but you

What Does Gender Discrimination Look Like in the Workplace?

There are many people in today’s working environment who have experienced some form of discrimination or harassment. But there are

Can employers use social media for employment discrimination?

You send in your resume and cover letter for a position you know you are qualified for. Your cover letter

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