Employment law and consumer protection, explained by the attorneys who litigate it. Straight answers on your rights at work and in the marketplace.
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 […]
Consumer Rights
Background checks are becoming more common every day. You may need to submit to a background check for everything from getting a new apartment to getting a job. Understanding what these checks cover allows you to find out how you come across before submitting your next application requiring a background check. Many people assume that […]
Consumer Rights
Your credit impacts every part of your life, from where you can live to whether you can get a job. It’s a fundamental part of how companies determine if you’re a safe person to offer financing. A bad credit score can prevent you from renting or buying homes you can afford or opening a new […]
Consumer Rights
You may know that unsolicited spam calls are illegal. That just makes sense. Spam calls are annoying, distracting, and they can make it hard to spot actually important calls. What you may not know is that spam text messages are illegal, too. If you’re receiving unsolicited texts trying to get you to buy things, you’re […]
Personal Injury
According to a recent California Appellate Court decision, California hospitals can officially be held liable for instances of maligious or negligent harm caused by their employees. This revolutionary decision should incentivize medical institutions to better protect vulnerable older patients. It’s particularly important because, according to AARP, as many as 2.1 million Americans are victims of […]
Employment Law
Like many states, Illinois has been slowly but surely implementing new laws to protect citizens from discrimination for decades. It has recently made major strides by passing legislation through the state Senate prohibiting employers from discriminating against potential employees based on their hair. Hairstyles may seem like a small thing to protect under law. However, […]
Lemon Law
A recent class-action lawsuit filed against the car manufacturer Hyundai alleges that many engines used in its vehicles are defective. The lawsuit claims that Hyundai-produced vehicles with Kappa, Lambda, Theta, Nu, and Gamma engines burn through oil faster than they should, causing the engines to stall and fail long before other comparable models. These failures […]
Employment Law
The global supply chain has been in the news frequently over the past two years. Most reports focus on how the pandemic has impacted various parts of the supply chain, particularly manufacturing plants and international transport. However, current global conditions affect much more than just the economy. When supply chains get tight, the consequences include […]
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