Employment law and consumer protection, explained by the attorneys who litigate it. Straight answers on your rights at work and in the marketplace.
Employment Law
The state of California has long been known for protecting workers’ rights. In keeping with this long tradition, the state has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the massive electric vehicle manufacturer has permitted its flagship plant to become a racially segregated workplace. This lawsuit was first filed in February of 2022 when the […]
Consumer Rights
Medical bills are one of the most common forms of debt in the US. According to a 2021 survey by HealthCare.com, 30% of all American adults have some amount of medical debt. More than half of those with debt carried a balance of $1000 or more, and 7% had a balance of more than $10,000. […]
Employment Law
Elon Musk has been facing heavy media scrutiny over the past several months. One of the most significant discoveries was the May announcement that SpaceX, the aerospace firm Musk founded, paid $250,000 to a contracted employee after she made a sexual harassment claim against Musk in 2018. This money was intended to buy her silence, […]
Consumer Rights
There’s no doubt that managing your credit is a fundamental part of living in the US. Good credit can help you access better interest rates, nicer homes, and even better jobs. Meanwhile, bad credit can prevent you from improving your situation, even if it wasn’t your fault. That’s why it’s so important to understand your […]
Employment Law
Despite booming national employment levels, Best Buy has chosen to lay off hundreds, potentially thousands, of store workers in the past week. This comes just two weeks after the company informed stockholders that it was seeing poorer sales than it had projected for the quarter. According to a Best Buy spokesperson, the company performed these […]
Employment Law
August 26th is National Women’s Equality Day. This holiday honors the passage of white women’s suffrage in the US, commemorating the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Of course, the right to vote was just one part of a broader fight for equal rights. While women needed the right to vote to pursue more […]
Employment Law
Brian Flores, former head coach for the Miami Dolphins football team, has sued the NFL and three individual teams for alleged racial discrimination. Flores was hired by the Dolphins in 2019 after leading the New England Patriots to a third Super Bowl win as assistant coach. When he was fired in January 2022, he filed […]
Class Action
In an outstanding win for gig workers, the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., have reached a $100 million settlement on behalf of drivers who worked for the food delivery service DoorDash, Inc. On January 13, 2020, a California Federal Judge gave final approval to the class action settlement in Marko v. DoorDash, Inc., […]
Consumer Rights
Your credit is a critical factor in getting loans, finding housing, and even getting jobs. Organizations often use your credit to determine whether you’re trustworthy with money, which means bad credit can cut you off from many opportunities. Monitoring your credit allows you to ensure that your credit is always accurate, so you don’t lose […]
Consumer Rights
Credit is fundamental to the US financial system. Without a credit usage history, you might find it hard to apply for credit cards, find housing, or even get a job. However, credit can also be dangerous. If you’re not careful to monitor your usage and stay on top of your payments, It’s all too easy […]
Employment Law
September 21st is National Equal Pay Day for black women in America. This is the day when black women’s earnings have officially caught up to what white men earned in 2021. This year, it took black women 629 days to make what white men earned in 365. Equal Pay Day is a stark highlight of […]
Employment Law
Getting older is a good thing. Every birthday is another chance to celebrate all the good things you’ve experienced, and look forward to what the future brings. However, aging can have some unexpected consequences. For instance, older people often face discrimination in the workplace simply because of how old they are. This kind of discrimination […]
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