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Cleveland, Ohio Law Office | Employment Law Attorney

Cleveland Employment Law Attorney | Ohio Employee Rights Lawyer Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. – Fierce Advocates for Ohio Workers

Cleveland and Ohio workers built this city’s industrial backbone — you deserve fair pay, respect, and protection when employers cross the line. At the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., we are aggressive plaintiff-side employment attorneys with a local Cleveland office and a national reputation for delivering multi-million-dollar results for employees facing wage theft, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation.

Born and raised in Cleveland, founding attorney Todd M. Friedman knows the hardworking spirit of this region and fights tirelessly for justice. Don’t let corporate violations derail your career or livelihood.

Call (216) 284-7628 today for a free, confidential consultation. We work on contingency — no fees unless we win.

Why Ohio Employees Trust The Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C.

  • Proven Track Record: We’ve recovered millions for workers nationwide, including major wage-and-hour class actions (e.g., $100M+ DoorDash misclassification settlement as class counsel, $6.5M+ independent contractor case, and substantial individual recoveries in harassment and discrimination matters).
  • Local Cleveland Presence with Nationwide Strength: Our office at 600 Superior Ave serves Greater Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and all of Ohio. We combine deep knowledge of Ohio law with federal expertise (FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, etc.).
  • E-E-A-T You Can Count On: Todd M. Friedman — 11× Super Lawyers (Consumer Law), Loyola Law School graduate, 20+ years plaintiff experience, admitted in Ohio federal courts. Team includes battle-tested litigators. A+ BBB rating. Handled thousands of cases and 100+ class actions. No bar discipline.

Types of Ohio Employment Law Cases We Handle

We protect Cleveland and Ohio employees under both state and federal law:

  • Wage and Hour Claims — Unpaid overtime, missed meal/rest breaks, minimum wage violations, misclassification as independent contractors, and final paycheck disputes under FLSA and Ohio law.
  • Discrimination — Race, sex/gender, age (ADEA), disability (ADA), pregnancy, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and more under Title VII, Ohio Civil Rights Laws, and related statutes.
  • Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment — Unwelcome advances, quid pro quo, or toxic workplaces. We’ve secured six-figure settlements in harassment cases.
  • Wrongful Termination & Retaliation — Fired for whistleblowing, taking FMLA leave, filing workers’ comp, reporting violations, or other protected activity. Ohio is at-will, but illegal reasons trigger strong claims.
  • FMLA & Medical Leave Violations — Denial of protected leave or retaliation for using it.
  • Equal Pay & Other Claims — Violations of the Equal Pay Act and Ohio-specific protections.
  • Noncompete, Severance & Contract Disputes — Negotiating, enforcing, or challenging employment agreements.
  • Class & Collective Actions — When many employees suffer the same violations, our firm has the class-action firepower to force big changes and big recoveries.

Ohio employees have powerful rights. If you’ve been wronged, we’ll review your case for free and fight aggressively on contingency.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio Employment Law

Does an employer have to pay for holidays or vacation in Ohio? No. Ohio law does not require payment for holidays, vacation, or sick time unless company policy or contract provides it.

What does “at-will” employment mean in Ohio? Employers can generally terminate for any reason (or no reason), but not for illegal reasons like discrimination, retaliation, or public policy violations.

Are there FLSA overtime exemptions? Yes — executive, administrative, professional, and certain other roles may be exempt, but exemptions are narrowly construed. Misclassification is common and actionable.

Why We’re the Best Choice for Cleveland & Ohio Employees

Todd M. Friedman’s Cleveland roots give us unique insight into local industries and employers. Combined with Super Lawyers recognition, published guides, national speaking engagements, multi-state bar admissions, and a history of class certifications and substantial settlements, our team delivers experienced, authoritative, trustworthy advocacy.

Our downtown Cleveland office puts top-tier representation right where you need it, while our broader resources let us take on even the largest corporations.

Ready to fight back? Call (216) 284-7628 or contact us online immediately for your free consultation. Straight talk, transparent process, relentless results.

Contact Our Ohio Employment Law Team

Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. 600 Superior Ave E, Suite 1300 Cleveland, OH 44114 Phone: (216) 284-7628 Map & Directions

Serving Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Northeast Ohio, and all of Ohio. Free consultations. Contingency fees. Se Habla Español (as available).

Time matters — statutes of limitations apply. Protect your wages, career, and rights. Contact us today and let Ohio’s dedicated employee champions go to work for you.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Always verify current credentials via State Bar or Super Lawyers.

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TCPA class action against the Los Angeles Times. Final approval granted 2014.

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Common fund class-wide TCPA settlement against home healthcare provider. Final approval granted.

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TCPA class action certified on behalf of approximately 2,000,000 class members under Rule 23(b)(2) and (b)(3). Subsequently settled on a Rule 23(b)(2) and (b)(3) basis. Final approval granted.

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Unruh Act class action on behalf of approximately 240,000 consumers challenging Tinder’s age-based differential pricing for its subscription service. Final approval granted; subsequently went up on appeal.

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TCPA class action alleging HD Supply sent unauthorized marketing text messages to consumers’ mobile phones without consent between October 21, 2011 and July 26, 2017. Presided over by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Case terminated January 29, 2018.

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TCPA class action against a Kansas-based payday lender alleged to have contacted consumers via prerecorded calls on their cell phones to collect alleged debts without consent. California federal judge granted final approval.

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Cal. Penal Code § 632.7 class action certified by contested motion under Rule 23(b)(2) and (b)(3) on behalf of over 40,000 class members whose calls were recorded without their knowledge or consent. Final approval granted.

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$13 Million Class action alleging HSBC recorded consumer telephone calls without knowledge or consent in violation of California’s Privacy Statute (Penal Code § 632.7). California Federal Judge granted final approval.

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One of the largest TCPA class action settlements in U.S. history at time of approval. Alleged Chase used an automatic telephone dialing system to contact consumers on their cell phones without prior express consent from July 2008 through December 2013. Settlement class included over 32 million members. Final approval granted March 2016.

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Class action on behalf of over 100,000 owners of GM vehicles equipped with allegedly defective LG-manufactured batteries posing fire and safety risks. Litigation commenced December 2020. U.S. District Judge Terrence G. Berg indicated preliminary approval of the $150 million settlement.

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Landmark gig-economy class action. DoorDash drivers in California and Massachusetts alleged they were wrongly classified as independent contractors rather than employees. Firm served as class counsel. Final approval granted January 13, 2022 — the largest gig-economy worker class settlement in U.S. history at the time.

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