Category: Discrimination Law
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 29, 2022
Wrongful arrest, also known as false imprisonment or false arrest, describes an instance in which someone is wrongfully held or imprisoned, without proper grounds and against their consent. While the majority of false arrests do occur at the hands of police officers, you can be wrongfully arrested by another civilian, such as being detained by […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 30, 2022
Police misconduct is a disturbingly common phenomenon. Around 1 in 4.7 officers are implicated for some act of misconduct in their lifetime, according to the 2010 National Police Misconduct Statistics and Reporting Project (NPMSRP). Each year, thousands of Americans face frightening, unwarranted mistreatment from police officers. Misconduct can take many forms, but, across the board, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 16, 2021
Police officers and law enforcement officials should protect, honor and respect the civil rights of citizens, suspects, inmates and others who are in their care or with whom they interact. Unfortunately, while many of public servants understand these obligations, some do not. The fact is, some officers negligently or intentionally violate citizen’s rights by failing […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 20, 2020
Workplace discrimination happens more than you may think. There have been many moves in the right direction in the past few decades. However, it is very important to continue to educate ourselves and to know our rights as employees. What is employment or workplace discrimination? This is a form of discrimination based on race, gender, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 25, 2020
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of protecting gay, lesbian, and transgender workers in a historic 6-3 decision made Monday June 15th, of 2020. Discriminating against an employee on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is now prohibited under Title VII Of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Supreme Court Ruling […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 28, 2019
Today many lawyers offer free consultations. You can book an appointment and speak with a professional about your case for some time. This is an important meeting because you have the time to assess the lawyer and determine whether they’re the right fit for you. A lawyer can make or break a case, so hiring […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 9, 2019
Any employee who is being treated unfairly as the result of a protected characteristic, is likely experiencing a form of workplace discrimination. Harassment is one example of an unlawful form of discrimination that includes inappropriate verbal or physical behavior based on one’s sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability or age. Many federal laws including […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 26, 2019
What are Public Accommodations? Public accommodations are services provided either by government entities or private businesses. With the exception of religious organizations or clubs that require membership and or dues, places that provide goods and services to the general public must do so without discrimination or segregation. This is outlined in Title II of the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 28, 2019
Workplace discrimination, according to the Human Rights Commission, is defined as “treating, or proposing to treat, someone unfavourably because of a personal characteristic protected by law.” There are many kinds of discrimination that can occur in the workplace, as well. From ageism to racism, sexism to disability discrimination, it comes in all sorts of form. […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 27, 2018
How is My Credit Determined? Generally a person’s credit score is updated and generated once a month. The number given is reflective of an algorithm primarily based on one’s previous payment history. It also considers whether they made payments on time and in full. How long one has had a credit history and how many […]
