On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 27, 2020 | Consumer Fraud, Consumer Rights
Misinformation can spread quickly and there are some businesses who go too far to get an advantage in a competitive marketplace. In an effort to help better protect the public, the government has put together various regulations to reduce the risk of false claims and...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 23, 2020 | Employment Discrimination
No matter where you’re employed, your workplace should be free from discrimination. Discrimination at work is not unique to just a few types of businesses, but is prevalent across all industries. What is age discrimination? The Age Discrimination in Employment...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 22, 2020 | Consumer Rights
Nobody saw the COVID-19 pandemic coming. When small business owners took out insurance claims with the intent to protect their business, livelihood and families they felt they were protected. Recently, insurers have been denying business interruption claims submitted...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 22, 2020 | Employment Law
When a workplace commits illegal activities or knowingly creates environments that promote discrimination, they count on their employees, keeping quiet. Employees often do not realize that they would be legally protected if they report any illegal activity. Thanks...
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 21, 2020 | Employment Law
You may not get along with some of your coworkers or your supervisor. Maybe you find their behavior or attitudes off-putting. But when does annoying behavior cross the line into creating a hostile work environment? Would a reasonable person find the environment...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 21, 2020 | Consumer Rights
When you buy something on credit, the expectation is you will pay off your bill over time. If you fail to make your required payments, creditors have a right to try and collect what you owe. However, this does not mean that creditors have free reign to do whatever...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 21, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
Nearly 2 ½ years after the New York Times and the New Yorker exposed the criminal behavior of Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo movement that resulted continues to impact social, legal and employment relationships and policies across the country. After decades of criminal...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 21, 2020 | Consumer Rights
Before cellphones, people would complain about being harassed by unwanted phone calls at the worst possible times. Now, the technology and method of delivering the message have changed, but unwanted texts are just as frustrating, especially when they come one after...
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...
