I'm Todd Friedman and I've spent 15+ years suing employers and debt collectors on behalf of workers and consumers. Ask me anything — wrongful termination, wage theft, harassment, credit errors, identity theft, FCRA, FDCPA.

Hi Reddit,

I'm Todd M. Friedman, Founder and Managing Partner at Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., based in Los Angeles, CA with offices in Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. I've spent my career representing employees and consumers whose rights have been violated — and I'm here to answer your employment law questions.

A bit about me:

  • I founded my firm over 15 years ago and have grown it to four offices across the country — Los Angeles, CA; Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; and Philadelphia, PA
  • I've been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 10+ consecutive years, a distinction earned by fewer than 5% of attorneys nationwide
  • I hold an AV Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell — the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics
  • I was named to the Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers
  • I've litigated and resolved numerous class actions on behalf of employees, recovering millions for workers in wage theft, misclassification, and discrimination cases

What I can cover:

  • Wrongful termination, retaliation, and whistleblower protections
  • Workplace discrimination and harassment based on any protected characteristic
  • Unpaid wages, overtime violations, meal/rest break denials, and employee misclassification
  • Employment Class actions and PAGA claims
  • Layoffs, severance agreements, and what to do if you've been pushed out
  • How to document workplace issues and when it's time to call a lawyer
  • Consumer Class Actions and Credit Reporting Cases

Ground rules:

  • I can provide general legal information — not legal advice specific to your situation
  • This post does not create an attorney–client relationship
  • Protect your privacy: no names, employer identifiers, or details that could identify you
  • I practice nationally but can speak most precisely to California law
  • If you have a legal deadline or urgent matter, please consult an attorney in your jurisdiction immediately

Proof: https://imgur.com/a/z6KIKUX
Bio: https://toddflaw.com/about/todd-michael-friedman/

How to get the most useful answer:

Tell me your state, whether you're hourly or salaried, your industry, and a brief timeline. Example: "CA, salaried, tech. Put on a PIP two weeks after filing an HR complaint. Terminated 30 days later."

I'm answering live. Ask me anything.

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