On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Mar 23, 2017 | Employment Law
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has always been dedicated to opening opportunities so there is fairness and equity – equal opportunity – in the workplace for everyone. According to a recent report from the Society for Human Resource...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Mar 16, 2017 | Employment Discrimination
For years, California has led the nation in sexual harassment training requirements for employers. The original initiative set to ensure training for supervisors in businesses with 50 or more employees, has now been expanded to include additional private sector...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Mar 15, 2017 | Employment Law
For several years, the U.S Department of Labor’s Wage and Hours Division has conducted investigations into underpayment of workers in the field of oil and gas. Central to the investigations was the pre-shift relief meetings. These pre-shift meetings are...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Mar 14, 2017 | Employment Law
Last week’s “Day Without Women” campaign included a number of activities to increase awareness and support for women’s rights issues. One of the events was a strike. Supporters of the cause were encouraged to take a day off of work – paid...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Mar 11, 2017 | Employment Law
The general principle of equal pay for equal work is embedded in our culture. Most of us feel like people with the same work responsibilities, hours, job requirements and the like should receive the same compensation. But what happens when compensation packages differ...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Mar 10, 2017 | Employment Law
In 2017, there is no place for discrimination against women in the workplace. At this point, equal pay, equal treatment and a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment against women should be the norm. Indeed, the law demands it. However, there are still many...