Curated Content: Employment Law

Employment Law

Employment law serves as the foundation for fair treatment in the workplace. It is a vital area of legal practice that governs the relationships between employers and employees, ensuring rights and responsibilities are upheld on both sides. This category covers a broad spectrum of topics, including employee rights, workplace discrimination, wage and hour laws, wrongful termination, and much more. Whether you’re navigating issues surrounding harassment, fair pay, or understanding your obligations as an employer, employment law provides the framework to address and resolve these challenges.

For employees, understanding these laws is essential to protecting your livelihood and standing up against unfair treatment. For employers, it’s about ensuring compliance with legal standards, fostering a safe work environment, and preventing costly disputes. Staying informed is not just an option—it’s a necessity to safeguard your interests and avoid potential liabilities.

This Employment Law section is your resource for clarity amid complexity. Here, you’ll find valuable insights into legal rights, updates on recent court decisions and regulatory changes, expert advice, and practical tips for tackling workplace conflicts. From understanding how new wage laws might affect your business to clarifying what constitutes wrongful termination, the tools and knowledge provided here empower you to act with confidence and purpose.

At Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., we understand how daunting employment law can feel, especially when your livelihood hangs in the balance. With years of experience and a proven track record in employment litigation, we are dedicated to providing strong, honest representation. Our firm has taken on large corporations, held them accountable, and helped countless individuals achieve the justice they deserve.

When you engage with this page, you’re not just reading—a partnership begins. We stand by your side, offering expertise and unwavering support to help you fight for what’s right. Whether you’re seeking guidance, need answers to urgent concerns, or are ready to take legal action, this is your starting point. If it’s time to level the playing field, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Debt Collector has reached a proposed $3.1 million settlement with the FTC

March 28, 2013

Debt Collectors, Luebke Baker and Associates have reached a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, (FTC) following charges that they illegally

$7 Million Dollar Settlement Reached After Woman Is Injured By An Automatic Door At Target

March 27, 2013

Target Corporation, as well as a mechanical door manufacturer, have agreed to pay $7 million to an elderly woman injured when

A jury awarded a woman $23.4 million against Ford Motor Co.

March 27, 2013

Cynthia Castillo, 38, was driving her Ford Explorer on Interstate 15 in Riverside County, California when the tread separated on the left

Electric company must pay $95,000 to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit

March 26, 2013

Ozarks Electric, an electric cooperative,  has been ordered to pay $95,000 to a former employee settle a religious discrimination lawsuit brought by

Outback Steakhouse will pay $65,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit

March 26, 2013

Outback Steakhouse must pay $65,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Security Guards Awarded $90 million in overtime class action lawsuit

March 23, 2013

American Commercial Security Services was ordered to pay 15,000 security guards $90 million in an unpaid overtime class action lawsuit.  According to the lawsuit security guards

$105 million awarded to Starbuck’s baristas in tip-sharing class action lawsuit

March 23, 2013

Jou Chau  a former LaJolla, California Starbucks barista alleged that Starbucks supervisors were illegally forcing baristas to share tips with them since October

Two lesbian LAPD officers awarded $1.25 million following allegations of sexual harassment

March 22, 2013

Openly gay Los Angeles Police Department officers Linda Gotham and Lynn Whitey, who were both assigned to the Van Nuys division of the L.A.P.D. 

Employment Laws That Protect Whistleblowers

March 22, 2013

If you have witnessed illegal or unsafe conduct in your place of employment, but were afraid to report it to the authorities

Bicyclist awarded $5.36 Million After Being Hit By A Bus

March 21, 2013

David Wheeler, 47 was riding his bike across San Francisco’s Lower Great Highway when bus driver, Roy Timmons made a left turn without

Woman broadsided by a tractor-trailer truck awarded $20 million

March 21, 2013

Marina Rivas was struck by an 18,000 pound tractor-trailer truck driven by J.B. Hunt’s truck driver Jeffrey Gaines, as he

Southern California Hospitals Fined For Bouncing Payroll Checks

March 20, 2013

Pacific Health Corporation, the parent company of Los Angeles Metropolitan Medical Center, Tustin Hospital, Newport Specialty Hospital, Bellflower Medical Center and

Age Discrimination Lawsuit Brought On By Prosecutor In His 60s.

March 19, 2013

Harvey Levin a former Illinois assistant attorney general was fired,  even though his annual reviews indicated consistently acceptable performance.   Coincidentally, according the lawsuit,

Factory whistleblower launches a wrongful termination lawsuit

March 19, 2013

Plaintiff Tim Pignato a former maintenance supervisor at  Givaudan Flavors has filed a law suit claiming that after complaining to the Food and

Hollywood Production Company Loses Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

March 15, 2013

Ascent Media Group, a production company in Hollywood, California was sued by  former employee, Andrew MacDonald who claims he was fired in

Gun Range Sued For The Wrongful Termination Of Employees With Lead Poisoning

March 15, 2013

Bellevue Indoor Gun Range were sued by 9 employees who had contracted lead poisoning while on the job and were fired

MTA Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit

March 14, 2013

Forty-year-old Donald Barrett, was walking in a cross-walk on Pacific Avenue in Venice, California when a MTA bus made a right turn

City of Sacramento found 51% responsible for pedestrian’s brain injury

March 13, 2013

Cathy Lui, a young doctor who had just started her first year of residency at U.C. Davis Medical Center in

Fake Charity Telemarketers Caught Red Handed

March 13, 2013

Attorney General Greg Abbott sued the THPA, (deceitfully named “Texas Highway Patrol Association) for taking donations under false claims they would pay money

Welk Resort Sues Telemarketers For Scamming Its Timeshare Owners Out Of Money

March 12, 2013

The Welk Resort Group. located in San Diego has sued VO Financial, its CEO Adam Lacerda, and co-founder Ashley Lacerda in Federal

FTC Investigates Instant Response Systems For Falsely Trying To Collect Money From Elderly Consumers

March 12, 2013

The FTC is alleging that Instant Response Systems of Brooklyn New York used  deception, threats, and intimidation to  bully elderly consumers to

Blinding Personal Injury Lawsuit

March 12, 2013

Franck’s Compounding Lab located in Florida allegedly sold contaminated surgical dye to eye surgeons that blinded patients or damaged their eyes,

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