Blog Posts in 2017 Blog Home Have You Experienced Discrimination in the Workplace? Posted By The Russell Friedman Law Group, LLP || 25-May-2017 What is Workplace Discrimination? Employers are forbidden by law from engaging in any conduct that discriminates based on age, race, color, nationality, sex/gender, religion, military status, sexual orientation, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, or pregnancy status. Employers who engage in illegally discriminatory behavior can be held accountable under the law. Examples of ... Share This Post: Continue Reading New York Wrongful Termination Laws Posted By The Russell Friedman Law Group, LLP || 18-May-2017 Have You Been Wrongfully Terminated in New York? The New York employment law attorneys at Russell Friedman Law Group, LLP have extensive experience representing those who have been wrongfully terminated by their employers. If you believe that you have been fired for illegitimate reasons potentially involving a breach of contract or employment discrimination, we encourage you to get in touch with ... Share This Post: Continue Reading What Constitutes "Excessive Force" for Police? Posted By The Russell Friedman Law Group, LLP || 11-May-2017 Police have the authority to use force where necessary in order to diffuse a situation and keep themselves and other people safe. However, there are times when police officers overstep their bounds and use more force than is warranted to subdue a suspect or handle a prisoner. When this happens, it is referred to as “ excessive force ” or “ police brutality.” The reasonable ... Share This Post: Continue Reading 3 results found. Viewing page 1 of 1.