Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can An Employer Run Your Credit Or Check Your Credit Report?
If you’re applying for a job, you may find that a prospective employer wants to run a credit check on you. But can they do that legally? What does the law say about whether and when an employer can run a credit check on you? Your Credit Can be Checked-Sometimes An employer can, legally,… Read More »
Pinterest Faces Discrimination Allegations
Pinterest’s Board of Directors has come under fire lately due to ongoing allegations of discrimination against women and people of color. In response, they have pledged $50 million to overhaul their corporate culture and work to promote inclusivity as part of a settlement, it is reported. The settlement was made in response to a… Read More »
Can My Employer Read My Emails?
Email has become an accessible and pervasive aspect of our lives. On our phones, computers, and even watches, it is easy to get in the habit of checking our email anytime and anywhere. However, could checking your email at work, or getting too comfortable accessing your personal emails at work, have negative employment consequences?… Read More »
Can My Employer Fire Me For Filing A Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Employee injuries happen all the time, particularly in high-risk industries such as construction. When an employee is injured at work or as a result of their work-related duties, they count on the workers’ compensation insurance coverage that they are entitled to. However, it is not always as easy to receive this coverage as it… Read More »
Can Alternative Dispute Resolution Help With Labor Disputes?
Labor disputes can be long, tedious, and costly for all parties involved, leaving many people to avoid asserting their rights or to try and find alternatives to bringing an employer who far outweighs them in the legal resources department to court. Luckily, there are alternatives that can be beneficial and cost-effective for both parties…. Read More »
Settling Small Business Disputes With Mediation
For a small business, legal issues can be catastrophic. Legal matters that proceed to court to be litigated can drag on for months or even years, draining your new business of vital economic resources. It is in the best interest of all small businesses to keep any disputes out of court. Forms of alternative… Read More »
Do Not Wait To Confront Your Employer
New year, new you, right? If you have been spending months or even years mustering up the courage to do something about workplace discrimination or harassment, 2022 is the time to do it. You don’t have to spend another year enduring unfair career consequences and constant harassment. The law is on your side, and… Read More »
Growing Movement Empowering Whistleblowers In Tech Giants
As more and more whistleblowers come forward to raise awareness about serious issues ranging from privacy violations to toxic workplaces (both literally and figuratively) and AI bias in tech giants like Google, Facebook, Apple, Recode, and more, tech companies are reckoning with the fact that the employees that make running their companies possible are… Read More »
What Does Immigration Retaliation Look Like?
The workplace can be a difficult place to thrive, particularly as an immigrant with only a tenuous status keeping them in this country. While you may want the best for yourself and your place of employment, many immigrants find it hard to stand up for themselves against discrimination or illegal practices for fear of… Read More »
Can I Sue My Employer For Giving Me A Bad Job Reference?
California is an at-will employment state, which means anyone can quit or be fired at any time for any reason (provided the reason is not illegal). With laws like that in place, it’s no surprise that not all employment relationships end on the best of terms. You may be worried about what will happen… Read More »
