Sexual Harassment and Forced Arbitration Agreements

Sexual Harassment and Mandatory Arbitration Agreement Webinar 2019.

Andrew H. Friedman To Speak About Sexual Harassment and Forced Arbitration Agreements

April 24, 2019 – With the explosion of the #MeToo movement, mandatory arbitration agreements, as they pertain to sexual harassment claims, have come under fierce attack and many companies are abandoning those agreements. Join us this Wednesday, 4/24, Noon – 1:00 PM (PST) for an interesting discussion of this phenomenon along with a complete analysis of the pros and cons of mandatory arbitration from the perspectives of plaintiff’s counsel, Andrew Friedman and defense’s counsel, Anthony Oncidi . Don’t miss it! Register at https://lnkd.in/grDS-Ec Proudly brought to you by the CLA ADR Committee of the Litigation Section. 1 Hour MCLE If you’re not available on 4/24 at noon, watch it later. The webinar is available for three months after purchase.

2019-10-11T07:47:22-08:00April 23rd, 2019|Andrew Friedman, employment law, sexual harassment, speaking engagements|Comments Off on Sexual Harassment and Forced Arbitration Agreements

#MeToo Legal Update

Andrew H. Friedman To Provide #MeToo Legal Update To JAMS

April 3, 2019Andrew H. Friedman (of Helmer Friedman LLP) and Laura Shelby (of Seyfarth Shaw) will provide a legal update to the mediators and arbitrators of JAMS regarding the #MeToo inspired legislation that took effect in California on January 1, 2019. Mr. Friedman and Ms. Shelby will also offer their thoughts about how those new laws will affect mediation and arbitration. They will also discuss new arbitration and wage and hour cases.

2019-04-03T10:19:01-08:00April 3rd, 2019|Andrew Friedman, employment law, retaliation, sexual harassment|Comments Off on #MeToo Legal Update

Legal Update Employment Round Table

Andrew H. Friedman To Provide Legal Update For The Employment Round Table of Southern California

April 16, 2019Andrew H. Friedman (of Helmer Friedman LLP) and Tony Oncidi (of Proskauer Rose LLP) will provide a quick legal update of new employment laws and cases at an Employment Round Table of Southern California webinar on April 16, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.. The ERTSC describes the webinar as follows: “The New Year rang in nearly twenty new employment laws. 2018 and 2019 have produced dozens and dozens of significant employment cases. Whether you are an experienced human resources expert/employment attorney or new to the field of labor and employment law, this Webinar will quickly bring you up to date on all that’s new for 2019.” At just $25.00, this webinar is a bargain! Click here to learn more or visit http://ertsc.org/wp-content/uploads/ERTSC-April-2019-Webinar.pdf.

2019-04-03T10:22:27-08:00April 3rd, 2019|Andrew Friedman, employment law, Labor & Employment Law|Comments Off on Legal Update Employment Round Table

Sexual Harassment Claims and Mandatory Arbitration Agreements

Andrew H. Friedman To Speak On Sexual Harassment Claims And Mandatory Arbitration Agreements

April 24, 2019Andrew H. Friedman (of Helmer Friedman LLP) and Tony Oncidi (of Proskauer Rose LLP) will speak at a webinar put on by the California Lawyers Association (“CLA”) on April 24, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. about sexual harassment claims and mandatory arbitration agreements. The CLA describes the webinar as follows: “With the explosion of the #MeToo Movement, mandatory arbitration agreements, as they pertain to sexual harassment claims, have come under fierce attack and many companies are abandoning those agreements. Our panel of experts will discuss this phenomenon along with the pros and cons of arbitration and related topics such as the CEO diversity pledge.” To learn more or register, please visit https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/9ad769f0-4dd8-4070-9d3b-9c8c2f5d7a2a

2019-04-03T09:45:40-08:00April 3rd, 2019|Andrew Friedman, employment law, Labor & Employment Law, speaking engagements|Comments Off on Sexual Harassment Claims and Mandatory Arbitration Agreements

Labor & Employment Law Review Published

Helmer Friedman LLP Congratulates Andrew H. Friedman & Taylor Markey on Publication of Law Review Article

Andrew Friedman & Taylor Markey published labor & employement law review article.

The California Labor & Employment Law Review just published an article – “Top Employment Cases of 2018” – authored by Andrew H. Friedman along with co-authors Ramit Mizrahi (of Mizrahi Law APC) and Tony Oncidi (of Proskauer Rose LLP). Helmer Friedman LLP attorney Taylor Markey provided invaluable help editing the article. The article can be viewed here.

2022-03-24T08:29:30-08:00February 1st, 2019|employment law publications, Labor & Employment Law, law review articles|Comments Off on Labor & Employment Law Review Published

New Edition Leading Employment Law Treatise – Litigating Employment Law Discrimination Cases

Litigating Employment Discrimination Cases - 2019.Helmer Friedman LLP is very pleased to announce that a brand new edition of our leading employment law treatise — Litigating Employment Discrimination Cases (James Publishing 2005-2019) has just been published. To learn more or to purchase it, please visit https://jamespublishing.com/shop/litigating-employment-discrimination-cases/

 

A practical work of experienced plaintiff and defense lawyers.  Proven tactics, pattern arguments, common mistakes, and over 100 forms for evaluation, discovery, summary judgment, trial preparation, and mediation.

2019-01-25T13:57:36-08:00January 25th, 2019|employment law|Comments Off on New Edition Leading Employment Law Treatise – Litigating Employment Law Discrimination Cases

LIVE Review Employment Law Cases Beverly Hills Bar Association

2019 discussion of Employement Law Cases at Santa Clara County Bar Association.

In case you missed the “sold out” performances by Andrew H. Friedman and Tony Oncidi reprising their traditional annual review of employment law cases and laws at the Alameda County Bar Association in Oakland and at the Santa Clara County Bar Association in San Jose earlier this week, you can see them live on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the Beverly Hills Bar Association – to learn more and to register go to https://www.bhba.org/index.php/component/jevents/icalrepeat.detail/2019/01/29/1073/-/employment-law-update-the-best-and-the-worst-of-2018

2019-04-02T15:21:51-08:00January 18th, 2019|employment law|Comments Off on LIVE Review Employment Law Cases Beverly Hills Bar Association

New Advisor To Executive Committee Of The Labor And Employment Law

Andrew H. Friedman Selected To Be An Advisor To The Executive Committee Of The Labor And Employment Law Section Of The California Lawyers Association

December 2018 – Helmer Friedman LLP is very pleased to congratulate Andrew H. Friedman for being selected by the Executive Committee of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association to be an Advisor. The Section furthers knowledge of our members in labor law and employment issues; provides a forum for California’s labor lawyers and non-lawyers with an interest in labor relations and employment issues. The Section provides educational opportunities throughout the year, including opportunities for online participatory MCLE credit and self-study MCLE credit. For a complete list of Executive Committee members, please go to https://calawyers.org/Sections/Labor-Employment-Law/Executive-Committee

2018-12-11T16:08:58-08:00December 11th, 2018|employment law|Comments Off on New Advisor To Executive Committee Of The Labor And Employment Law

Recent Developments In Employment Law

Andrew H. Friedman Speaks At The Alameda County Bar Association On Recent Developments

January 2019January 16, 2019, Andrew H. Friedman will speak on recent developments and trends in employment law at the Alameda County Bar Association, 1000 Broadway, Suite 290, Oakland, CA 94607. Mr. Friedman will reprise his traditional “annual update of employment law cases” along-side his long-time speaking partner, Anthony “Tony” Oncidi of Proskauer Rose. During their presentation, they will cover new cases and statutes shaping labor and employment practices in California. Specific topics will include harassment, discrimination, retaliation, disability accommodations, wage and hour updates, arbitration agreements and class actions. For more information and to register please go to https://www.acbanet.org/calendar/

2018-12-11T16:06:16-08:00December 11th, 2018|Andrew Friedman, employment law, speaking engagements|Comments Off on Recent Developments In Employment Law
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