On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Aug 3, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment and other workplace violations have recently come under the microscope in California and across the U.S. That scrutiny is believed to have emboldened people to speak out if they’ve been victimized. Still, it occurs frequently and many remain...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jul 14, 2020 | Employment Law, Sexual Harassment
California has strong laws against sexual harassment in the workplace, but not all employers are adept at handling sexual harassment complaints. In an ideal situation, HR will interview the person making a complaint as well as the alleged harassers and any potential...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jul 1, 2020 | Employment Discrimination, Sexual Harassment
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. | 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 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 13, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
One business that recently resolved an employment law dispute is north of Los Angeles and the other that resolved a dispute is south of us. Both California businesses recently agreed to settle lawsuits that alleged inappropriate workplace behaviors. The restaurant...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Nov 19, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
You expect your company to protect you from sexual harassment in the workplace. But when managers of local stores don’t enforce harassment policies, your co-workers may feel they can get away with inappropriate behavior. A McDonald’s employee in Michigan recently...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Apr 25, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
Historically, the laws surrounding sexual harassment have not been strict enough. This is obvious due to the fact that more sexual harassment civil claims than ever have been brought over this past year than ever before. It is clear that the legal protection for...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Mar 21, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
Workplace sexual harassment has gained significant attention in the media over this past year with the #MeToo movement and other initiatives. This is a positive advancement that has allowed more victims to come forward and fight for justice. In the ongoing struggle...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Mar 6, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
Most women who have been victimized by sexual harassment in the workplace feel like there is little to nothing they can do to protect their rights. At most, they might consider calling a lawyer but they still usually feel like they are on their own. There is good news...
