Reminder: Our new white paper can help you spot discrimination
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
Dealing with a debt collection agency that uses abusive, illegal tactics is bad enough. Imagine if you do not even
How to fight wrongful termination after sexual harassment
Often, instead of recognizing that they have a problem manager or worker and taking steps to handle the issue, employers
More about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
It has been a few weeks since we discussed options people in California who are being harassed by debt collectors
Is That Legal? Spotting Workplace Discrimination
Employment discrimination can take many forms, and not all of them are obvious. To help you determine whether your rights
Abercrombie & Fitch hijab discrimination case before Supreme Court
A major employment discrimination case before the U.S. Supreme Court addresses how employers must respect their employees’ religious practices, when
New California law requires workplace training on general abuse
There are managers and workers in California who mistreat people at their workplace, but technically are not committing sexual harassment
What are my options for dealing with debt collection agents?
If you buy something with a credit card it’s fair to expect that a company that has a stake in
Retaliating against employees who report problems is illegal
Virtually every employer in California says it does not tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination of its workforce by co-workers or
How do I get made the member of a class action lawsuit?
Class actions can be large and complex. Many class action suits involving a defective product or a law-breaking creditor can
American Apparel creates new sexual harassment policy
Now that clothing company American Apparel has fired Dov Charney, its founder and CEO, after numerous accusations of sexual harassment,
California law comes down hard on secret telephone recording
Anyone who has called a customer service hotline has heard this message before being connected to an agent: “This call
