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Curated Content: Employee Rights

At Todd M. Friedman, P.C., we believe every employee deserves respect, fair treatment, and legal protection. Our Employee Rights blog empowers workers with the knowledge to stand up for themselves in the workplace.
Facing discrimination, unsafe conditions, or unfair pay? Unsure if your termination was lawful or if you qualify for medical leave? Our blog offers clear, actionable insights on federal laws like the Civil Rights Act, FLSA, OSHA, and FMLA, as well as state laws in California, Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.
We’re here to educate and advocate. Our team fights for employees who’ve faced discrimination, retaliation, or wrongful termination. Each article is designed to give you the tools and confidence to challenge injustice and protect your rights.
Your job is your livelihood, and your rights matter. Browse our blog, get informed, and take the first steps toward justice today. At Todd M. Friedman, P.C., we’re here to stand with you. Together, we can fight back.

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New Federal Rules Mean You Might Be Owed Overtime

The principle that a fair day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay is deeply embedded in the American work ethos. This tenet ensures that ...

A man stands in an office with a box of personal belongings, looking concerned. In the background, a woman works diligently at her desk. If facing workplace challenges, consulting an employment lawyer in Los Angeles might offer clarity and protection in uncertain times. Employee Rights>Wrongful Termination

Constructive Dismissal: Did Your Employer Force You to Quit?

Imagine walking into work every day feeling like you’re walking into a battlefield. Your once supportive and collegial environment has turned toxic, and you ...

A man stands beside a woman working on a computer, his arm around her shoulder, as they discuss legal strategies with their Los Angeles employment attorney. Employee Rights>Hostile Work Environment

“Stinging Barbs”: What Counts as a Hostile Work Environment?

When we think about harassment in the workplace, many of us imagine a pattern of inappropriate behavior—repeated, continuous, and overtly hostile. But what happens ...

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Amazon Fined $5.9 Million for Labor Violations

Amazon was fined $5.9 million in June 2024 for failing to inform California warehouse workers of productivity quotas that affected their performance reviews and ...

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Citibank Sued by Terminated Whistleblower

Citibank faces a lawsuit from former managing director Kathleen Martin, who alleges that the bank fired her in retaliation for refusing to mislead regulators ...

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Newly Updated Law Alters California Employees’ Right to Sue for Labor Violations

California has some of the strictest labor laws in the country. That’s excellent news for workers, but it also means there are more ways ...

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