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. | 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. | Feb 5, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace has gained significant media attention in recent months due to the #MeToo movement. It is a great sign of hope that this serious issue is finally gaining the attention it deserves and that the people responsible for these behaviors...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jun 9, 2016 | Sexual Harassment
When an established company is hit with a long string of gender discrimination and harassment lawsuits by current and former female employees, and settles the cases for a substantial sum, it is time for the culture of the company to be studied, purged and...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Mar 2, 2016 | Sexual Harassment
Some employers have not learned that they must take sexual harassment claims by employees seriously. In California and all other states, an employer must immediately see to it that there is no possibility of the charges being repeated, even if that means transferring...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Jan 21, 2016 | Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment of an employee is prohibited by federal and state anti-discrimination laws. It can include unwelcome sexual advances, trying to trade job enhancement or promotions for sex or the creation of a hostile environment that makes the employee’s job...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Oct 29, 2015 | Sexual Harassment
A recent scandal at the University of California-Berkeley may have exposed the issue of sexual harassment in academia, especially in the sciences, for many people. An astronomy professor was not fired after it came to light that he routinely harassed and sexually...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Oct 7, 2015 | Sexual Harassment
One does not have to work in an office, store, warehouse, factory or other traditional workplace to be subject to sexual harassment. Domestic workers may have a harder time fending off harassment, because there may be nobody besides the harasser to report the behavior...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Sep 17, 2015 | Sexual Harassment
For most people being victimized by sexual harassment at work, the prospect of suing their employer can seem frightening and difficult. While litigation might eventually be necessary, much of the time the problem can be solved without things going so far. Indeed, many...
On behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Aug 25, 2015 | Sexual Harassment
A common defense to workplace sexual harassment claims is consent. In other words, an accused supervisor may say that the plaintiff welcomed his or her sexual comments or advances, or that the two parties engaged in a sexual relationship. Whether the defendant’s...
