Debra S Friedman

December 12, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Not surprisingly, employment law developments at the federal level in 2017 reflect policy changes that often come with new administrations. These changes largely can be characterized by what has been undone, halted or muddled in some way.

By Debra S. Friedman

7 minute read

November 27, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

Many associate bullying with kids and schools. Much less attention is paid to workplace bullying. As a result, many employers don't see the need to take a proactive stance against workplace bullying.

By Debra S. Friedman

4 minute read

July 02, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

Remember that group of employees laid off a few months ago? One has applied for a new job opening and was not rehired. Now that employee is claiming that the company has engaged in unlawful, discriminatory action in failing to rehire her. This scenario is all too real. Indeed, Gonzalez v. Molded Acoustical Products of Easton, 118 FEP Cases 877 (E.D. Pa. 2013), a recent case out of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, should remind employers of the risk exposure associated with hiring for positions that were previously impacted by reductions-in-force.

By Debra S. Friedman

6 minute read

February 06, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

Chenzira v. Cincinnati Children's Hosp. Med. Ctr. should serve as a reminder that Title VII's prohibition of religious discrimination is construed broadly.

By Debra S. Friedman

6 minute read

February 14, 2007 | Law.com

The Supreme Court is currently considering Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Inc, an important case that will decide when the statute of limitations begins to run under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act for disparate pay claims resulting from past discriminatory pay decisions. Attorney Debra S. Friedman discusses the case's path to the Supreme Court, and lessons that employers can follow to revamp their performance evaluation systems and head off similar claims.

By Debra S. Friedman

10 minute read

February 14, 2007 | Law.com

The Supreme Court is currently considering Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Inc, an important case that will decide when the statute of limitations begins to run under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act for disparate pay claims resulting from past discriminatory pay decisions. Attorney Debra S. Friedman discusses the case's path to the Supreme Court, and lessons that employers can follow to revamp their performance evaluation systems and head off similar claims.

By Debra S. Friedman

10 minute read