On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jun 11, 2020 | Employment Law
With the rise of COVID-19, we face new issues and questions about work. While many companies are allowing employees to work from home, some do not have that ability. New questions about necessary leave for contracting the virus are constantly arising. The Family and...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 21, 2020 | Employment Law
Employees and independent contractors can often do the exact same job. Still, there’s one small difference that can be the difference between thousands of dollars in benefits: the classification. Whether you are named an employee or contractor can change everything,...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 17, 2020 | Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, Uncategorized
In recent years, employees are finding the courage to file lawsuits against the employers who have either allowed sexual harassment to occur, or have been the source of it. Filing a lawsuit against billion-dollar corporations is no minor feat. Despite this, many...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jan 30, 2020 | Employment Law
It takes great courage for employees to speak up about abusive or illegal discrimination that they experience in the workplace. As an employee, you have the right to report any unfair actions you experience or witness at work. Unfortunately, many employees fear that...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jan 27, 2020 | Employment Law
Experiencing discrimination or harassment in the workplace can be both shocking and overwhelming. You may wonder how you should move forward to get justice, but in the past, you may not have had a choice. For years, employers in California could choose precisely how...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Dec 11, 2019 | Employment Law
You probably feel fairly secure in your job in Beverly Hills. You come to work every workday, perform the functions expected of you and avoid practices that would merit any disciplinary action. How, then, could your boss one day fire you out of the blue? Like most,...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Aug 15, 2019 | Employment Law
In recent years there has been a tremendous increase in the use of biometric technology for security and time-keeping in the workplace. Although this technology can be convenient for employees, it brings significant risks for workers. As an employee who has to use...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Oct 4, 2018 | Employment Law
For many years, women in the American workforce have simply accepted lower wages for the same work as their male counterparts. The truth is, there wasn’t much choice for them. Their employers would offer them less money, take it or leave it. However, this...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Aug 9, 2018 | Employment Law
Many of us consider Facebook and other forms of social media to be critical avenues for self-expression. We use these tools to share our ideas and genuinely held beliefs – it is part of our rights and duties as Americans. However, what happens when your boss...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jun 21, 2018 | Employment Law
It seems that women making less than men for the same skills and performance has been a problem throughout this country’s history. Although everyone should know that paying women less than men is illegal and unethical, the practice continues. However, recent...