New California Laws to Protect Employees
Although there are always individual situation that remain problematic, in general, these are exciting times for California employees. The laws
California diversity suit could improve workplace equality
When facing discrimination in the workplace, most people aren’t looking to change the world; they just want to be treated
Overaggressive litigation or protecting the rights of consumers?
Most of the media and news sources claim that there should be caps on plaintiff litigation, and they point out
Making sense of the Equifax security breach
When we use credit reporting services or other tools that require personal information, we have a right to expect these
Construction Workers Coerced Into Unfair Contracts?
In many situations in the workplace, it seems that the employer has all the power. When your boss tells you
Class Action Claims Protect the Rights of Consumers
Almost everyone understands how a lawsuit works. If someone is hurt or suffers damages as a result of another’s actions,
Gender issues trigger uproar and firing in Silicon Valley
In recent years, discussing gender politics at work has become a generally bad idea. There is no way to have
Gayla Shelby v. Two Jinns, Inc.
On August 3, 2017, A California federal judge on Monday gave final approval to a $457,000 settlement resolving claims brought
Employers behaving badly: Discrimination in the workplace
Whether you are a long-time employee seeking a promotion or a potential employee at your initial interview, employers are strictly
Will the high court allow discrimination on sexual orientation?
In another bold move against the LGBT community, President Trump’s administration has asked a federal appeals court to deny discrimination
All employees have rights, even port truckers.
Port-trucking is an occupation many people don’t think about. Port truckers are the people who take items the small distance
Attorney Todd M. Friedman has been selected for admission in the Esteemed Lawyers of America
For the second time this month, our own attorney Todd M. Friedman has been honored in the legal community for
Standing up for cellphone privacy rights
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
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
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.
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
For years, California has led the nation in sexual harassment training requirements for employers. The original initiative set to ensure
