On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jan 28, 2016 | Consumer Fraud
In some class action lawsuits, the defendant (usually a company or corporation) will offer the main plaintiffs named in the lawsuit full compensation. Why would the defendant do such a thing? In a legal tactic and effort to avoid having to pay all members in a class...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jan 28, 2016 | Firm News
Have you ever been expected to cover the cost of on-the-job expenses such as gas mileage and personal cellphone use? Have you been required to purchase your own tools or uniform? Under California law, these practices are often illegal – but unfortunately they...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jan 27, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission handles the prosecution of employment discrimination matters under federal law in California and nationwide. A state agency in each state handles similar matters, generally under the anti-discrimination law of that state....
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jan 21, 2016 | Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment of an employee is prohibited by federal and state anti-discrimination laws. It can include unwelcome sexual advances, trying to trade job enhancement or promotions for sex or the creation of a hostile environment that makes the employee’s job...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jan 12, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
In California and throughout the country, there is a new problem with the glut of personal information that people post online about themselves. It has been revealed that online research by employers is a powerful tool for employment discrimination. Instead of having...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jan 6, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) is the federal statute that prohibits discrimination against employees or job applicants due to their age. It protects people over the age of 40. The federal prohibitions against employment discrimination due to...