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Employment Law
Some companies categorize workers as independent contractors when they should actually consider them employees based on IRS regulations. Although this is a money-saving strategy for these businesses, they pass the burden of payroll taxes to these misclassified workers. In addition, employees treated as independent contractors miss out on benefits like overtime pay, vacation pay and […]
Employment Law
In recent years there has been a tremendous increase in the use of biometric technology for security and time-keeping in the workplace. Although this technology can be convenient for employees, it brings significant risks for workers. As an employee who has to use fingerprints and other biometric technology at work, you are facing the possibility […]
Employment Law
With exploding advances in technology, biometric privacy is an increasingly important issue — especially in the workplace. More and more employers are collecting fingerprints, retinal scans, voice recognition and other biometric data for uses such as: The legal and privacy implications of biometrics in the workplace are immense. As a worker, what are your rights? […]
Employment Law
From getting paid less than their male coworkers to being sexually harassed, women face many challenges. Here are just two of the many issues women may face and what you can do if you experience workplace discrimination. Women face a harsher punishment According to a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, female […]
Employment Law
A Look At Sexual Harassment Of Men By law, any person in a management or supervisory position in California is required to participate in at least two hours of sexual harassment training biannually as noted in the Society for Human Resources Management. This is just one of the ways that the law attempts to maintain […]
Employment Law
Understanding Your Rights Is The First Step Toward Protecting Them. Both California and federal laws protect disabled people against employment discrimination. Unfortunately, despite this prohibition, employers treat disabled people unfairly more frequently than most people realize. If you are disabled and in the workforce, it is important to be aware of your rights under the […]
Employment Law
What Can A Lawyer Do For Me? Many people who are being harassed by creditors don’t seek legal advice because they are afraid it will cost them money. In reality, it costs nothing to discuss your case with a consumer protection lawyer at our firm. If the creditor is breaking the law, you may be […]
Employment Law
Can They Make Me Pay For That? It is not uncommon for businesses to shift costs onto employees by requiring them to pay for things like uniforms, gas mileage or tools. However, this is often illegal. If you have ever had to cover your own expenses in the course of doing your job, you may […]
Employment Law
Overtime: Are You Eligible Under Expanded Federal Regulations? If you are salaried, you may not think anything of working as many hours as required to finish your work. Do you routinely work overtime each week? With recent changes in exempt salary thresholds, you may be entitled to receive overtime when you work more than 40 […]
Employment Law
Lessons From Uber: What Every Worker Should Know About Misclassification Even if your work has nothing to do with driving, the allegations of employee misclassification at Uber could be relevant to you and your rights in the workplace. Employee misclassification is a widespread issue affecting workers in many different industries throughout California. If you are […]
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Can You Spot Discrimination? Workplace discrimination comes in many forms, some obvious and some subtle. Would you know if it was happening to you? At the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., we have released an article designed to help you answer that question with “Yes.” In it, we explain: If you suspect you […]
Employment Law
Privacy On The Line: Illegal Call Recordings And California’s Invasion Of Privacy Act Wiretapping is a hot-button issue these days - and for good reason. But it doesn’t just involve secretive government agencies. Companies frequently record phone calls, and sometimes they do it without telling you. California law imposes harsh penalties for these illegal recordings. […]
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