Employment law and consumer protection, explained by the attorneys who litigate it. Straight answers on your rights at work and in the marketplace.
Consumer Rights
California has no-nonsense rules for political robocalls. The California Public Utilities Code states that robocalls must begin with a real person, and that person should immediately inform you of the reason behind the call. They should then ask for your permission to play the recording. This sounds like a nice experience. Unfortunately, most robocalls in […]
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 […]
Consumer Rights
It has happened to many people and it has probably happened to you: You check your credit score and the number is lower than it should be, or perhaps it has suddenly taken a significant dip since your previous credit-score check and there’s no reason for it that you know of. Perhaps you have checked […]
Consumer Rights
The state of California is charging Navient Corporation, formerly known as Sallie Mae, with alleged misconduct, including unfair competition and false advertising, regarding student loan servicing. The company services an estimated 1.5 million federal and private student loans in California. According to the Los Angeles Times, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra alleges Navient did not […]
Consumer Rights
Pretty much everyone with a phone has had this experience: some business calls looking for someone who isn’t you because that person owes the company money. Then the company does it again and again. Protecting Your Rights It is important to know that you do not have to put up with these calls. According to […]
Consumer Rights
There are few things more important to your personal financial vitality than your credit score. When your credit score is poor, it will negatively impact your ability to take out loans for buying a new home, car or other important items. Although credit scores dip most frequently because of mistakes on the part of the […]
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 […]
Consumer Rights
Our Founding Partner, Todd M. Friedman, was interviewed on the Motorman Show this weekend on KABC regarding the CA Lemon Law. Some very interesting topics discussed. Click on the link here to learn more about your rights as a consumer.
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 […]
Consumer Rights
With the challenging state of our economy in the United States, it makes sense that many people fall into financial challenges from time to time. For some, it seems like the only way to cover costs between paychecks is a payday loan. However, these payday loans should be avoided unless there is no other choice. […]
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 […]
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