On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jul 1, 2020 | blog, Employment Discrimination
The Supreme Court ruled on June 15, 2020, that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ+ employees based on gender identity and sexual orientation. While California law already prohibited discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation and gender...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | May 27, 2020 | blog, Class Action, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law
How does one deal with racial discrimination in the workplace? What kind of protection could a victim of a racial slur defend himself or herself? What regulations should every employer follow to limit racial discrimination in the workplace? These questions are very...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | May 1, 2020 | blog, Employment Discrimination
Workers in California and throughout the country who are 40 or older may fall victim to age discrimination. However, there are many ways that they can combat the perception that they lack energy or don’t know how to use modern technology. One way that...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Aug 3, 2017 | Employment Discrimination
Whether you are a long-time employee seeking a promotion or a potential employee at your initial interview, employers are strictly prohibited from discriminating on the basis of: Age Disability Religion Gender Race or national origin Pregnancy Many acts of...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Aug 3, 2017 | Employment Discrimination
In another bold move against the LGBT community, President Trump’s administration has asked a federal appeals court to deny discrimination protection for transgender individuals. Federal input on a private lawsuit A private employment discrimination lawsuit...
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. | Dec 12, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
You have a bundle of joy on the way, and you couldn’t be more excited. You’re preparing for the big day when your baby will arrive, and it’s normally a joyful time. But you’re noticing you’re being treated differently at work ever since...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Dec 1, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
When an employee works, that employee should get paid. It is a simple rule for employment law, but one that major employers seem to forget far too often. In the trucking industry, it is particularly easy for employers to fudge the lines regarding when their drivers...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jul 19, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
When will employers ever learn that they need to respect the rights of their workers? Although the laws in California and throughout the country are totally clear, employers continue to violate the rights of their employees through underpayment, refusal to pay...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | May 5, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
Employment discrimination can take the form of religious discrimination in some cases. Religious discrimination is a prohibited employment practice under California law and federal law. A religious discrimination claim is handled similar to other cases of employment...
