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
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 […]
Class Action
For those who suffer abuse and privacy violations from debt collectors, a recent case should give a sense of hope and justice. In this case, which is currently in progress in Washington courts, the plaintiffs have recently been granted their petition for class status. This is a truly encouraging development that will allow the case […]
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 […]
Employment Law
Employees of all kinds in all types of occupations have to face gray areas in wage and hour laws regularly. No one wants to be taken advantage of in their jobs. Although employers rightly feel angst if they feel their employers are bending the rules, in some cases the problem isn’t malice on the part […]
Consumer Rights
The right to privacy is important to pretty much everyone in the United States, and we know there are laws to protect this right. There are many activities that are prohibited in order to protect citizens’ privacy. The recording of phone calls without consent is one of the most important legal protections we have for […]
Consumer Rights
We have all experienced the frustration: The phone rings. The number on the caller ID doesn’t look familiar, but you answer anyway, and after the short pause the pre-recorded, automated voice begins trying to sell you something you neither want or need. You have been robo-called. This is an extremely frustrating experience for the one […]
Employment Law
There are many people in today’s working environment who have experienced some form of discrimination or harassment. But there are still many people who might have experienced harassment or discrimination but they don’t know for sure. This is especially true in cases of gender discrimination: Many people are in situations that may or may not […]
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