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Employment Law
Many of us consider Facebook and other forms of social media to be critical avenues for self-expression. We use these tools to share our ideas and genuinely held beliefs - it is part of our rights and duties as Americans. However, what happens when your boss sees some of your posts and think they reflect […]
Employment Law
It seems that women making less than men for the same skills and performance has been a problem throughout this country’s history. Although everyone should know that paying women less than men is illegal and unethical, the practice continues. However, recent California case law is opening the door for women in the workplace to bring […]
Employment Law
For years, one of the most common and complex problems in employment litigation involves the classification of a worker as either an employee or an independent contractor. This important distinction has been left unclear for years, making it difficult to determine whether an employer’s designation of a worker as an independent contractor is legal. However, […]
Employment Law
They’re often called “boiler-plate” clauses, and most employment contracts are filled with them: those little subsections in a contract that are pre-written and appear very official, stipulating all sorts of small details about the agreement. These clauses cover everything from vacation and paid time off to various benefits and diversity policies. One of the most […]
Employment Law
Historically, the laws surrounding sexual harassment have not been strict enough. This is obvious due to the fact that more sexual harassment civil claims than ever have been brought over this past year than ever before. It is clear that the legal protection for potential harassment victims is inadequate. However, it looks this situation is […]
Employment Law
In 2018, we should be far beyond racism against African Americans in the workplace. It is nothing short of shocking to read that racial discrimination still exists in many American companies. Yet this is the case. Although there are far less overt and explicit acts of racism, small forms of virtually undetectable racism continue to […]
Employment Law
Workplace sexual harassment has gained significant attention in the media over this past year with the #MeToo movement and other initiatives. This is a positive advancement that has allowed more victims to come forward and fight for justice. In the ongoing struggle for protection against sexual predators in the workplace, our law firm is dedicated […]
Employment Law
The problem with most cases involving workplace discrimination is that they are not terribly obvious. As a general rule, employers aren’t going to send a memo to an employee, in writing, saying “we are firing you because we don’t approve of your sexual orientation,” or “because you have become too old.” If employers were this […]
Employment Law
Most women who have been victimized by sexual harassment in the workplace feel like there is little to nothing they can do to protect their rights. At most, they might consider calling a lawyer but they still usually feel like they are on their own. There is good news for at least one harassment victim: […]
Employment Law
Fighting Back: The Changing Landscape of Workplace Harassment At the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., we are on the forefront of helping people who have been victimized in the workplace. See our recent slideshare, which outlines the primary points of our white paper on the topic “Fighting Back: The Changing Landscape of Workplace […]
Employment Law
For someone who has been victimized by sexual harassment, there are numerous considerations when it comes to bringing a lawsuit. Although the #MeToo movement has brought attention to the issues and support for harassment victims, there is still an understandable reluctance to go public and let the world know the story. Many victims simply want […]
Employment Law
Sexual harassment in the workplace has gained significant media attention in recent months due to the #MeToo movement. It is a great sign of hope that this serious issue is finally gaining the attention it deserves and that the people responsible for these behaviors are being taken to task. However, all the media attention still […]
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