Governor signs new protections against sexual harassment at work
October 19, 2018
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed several pieces of legislation to protect workers from sexual harassment and help sexual assault
Fighting For Women’s Rights In The Workplace
October 4, 2018
For many years, women in the American workforce have simply accepted lower wages for the same work as their male
People with disabilities have rights in the workplace
September 25, 2018
For many years in our country, people with disabilities have struggled in the workplace. If you had a physical, mental
Can you be fired for something you posted online?
August 9, 2018
Many of us consider Facebook and other forms of social media to be critical avenues for self-expression. We use these
New White Paper: Fighting Unequal Pay for Women
June 21, 2018
It seems that women making less than men for the same skills and performance has been a problem throughout this
New Standard for Employee Classification
June 4, 2018
For years, one of the most common and complex problems in employment litigation involves the classification of a worker as
Dangers of Dispute Resolution Clauses in Employment Contracts
May 25, 2018
They’re often called “boiler-plate” clauses, and most employment contracts are filled with them: those little subsections in a contract that
Sexual harassment legislation could be improving for the future
April 25, 2018
Historically, the laws surrounding sexual harassment have not been strict enough. This is obvious due to the fact that more
Protecting the rights of African Americans in the workplace
April 2, 2018
In 2018, we should be far beyond racism against African Americans in the workplace. It is nothing short of shocking
Recently Published White Paper on Workplace Sexual Harassment
March 21, 2018
Workplace sexual harassment has gained significant attention in the media over this past year with the #MeToo movement and other
Employers cover discrimination with false reasons for termination
March 12, 2018
The problem with most cases involving workplace discrimination is that they are not terribly obvious. As a general rule, employers
The Feds Are Getting Involved With Sexual Harassment Cases
March 6, 2018
Most women who have been victimized by sexual harassment in the workplace feel like there is little to nothing they
A New Era for Workplace Sexual Harassment Victims
March 2, 2018
Fighting Back: The Changing Landscape of Workplace Harassment At the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., we are on
Hidden Settlements Hinder Justice in Workplace Harassment Claims
February 27, 2018
For someone who has been victimized by sexual harassment, there are numerous considerations when it comes to bringing a lawsuit.
New White Paper: Fighting Workplace Harassment
February 5, 2018
Sexual harassment in the workplace has gained significant media attention in recent months due to the #MeToo movement. It is
Dept. of Labor Letters Can Help Minimize Wage and Hour Abuses
January 26, 2018
Employees of all kinds in all types of occupations have to face gray areas in wage and hour laws regularly.
What Does Gender Discrimination Look Like in the Workplace?
December 27, 2017
There are many people in today’s working environment who have experienced some form of discrimination or harassment. But there are
Can employers use social media for employment discrimination?
December 21, 2017
You send in your resume and cover letter for a position you know you are qualified for. Your cover letter
New California Laws to Protect Employees
November 20, 2017
Although there are always individual situation that remain problematic, in general, these are exciting times for California employees. The laws
California diversity suit could improve workplace equality
October 26, 2017
When facing discrimination in the workplace, most people aren’t looking to change the world; they just want to be treated
Construction Workers Coerced Into Unfair Contracts?
August 30, 2017
In many situations in the workplace, it seems that the employer has all the power. When your boss tells you
Gender issues trigger uproar and firing in Silicon Valley
August 8, 2017
In recent years, discussing gender politics at work has become a generally bad idea. There is no way to have
