Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can I File A Discrimination Lawsuit If I’m A Temporary Employee?
All employees are entitled to a workplace where they feel safe and free of discrimination and harassment. There are multiple state and federal laws in place to ensure that this remains the case. But what happens when you’re not an employee? Are you still entitled to the same legal protections if you’re only a… Read More »
If I Work Remotely, Where Should I Sue My California Employer?
More and more tech companies are embracing the remote working schedule that emerged as a necessity during the pandemic. This has led many employees to relocate to areas with a lower cost of living, while they maintain their Silicon Valley employment. While this arrangement has many benefits, it does have an unintended consequence as… Read More »
Can My Employer Fire Me For No Reason In California?
California is an at-will employment state, which means you are employed at the will of your employer, and can be fired essentially at any time for any reason, and, by the same token, that you can quit working for your employer at any time for any reason. But it’s never that black and white… Read More »
Can An NDA My Employer Had Me Sign Keep Me From Bringing A Sexual Harassment Claim?
If you have been experiencing sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace, you may be feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and unsure of how to proceed. It can be hard to get a sense of what options you legally have, particularly when NDAs and non-disparagement agreements come into play. It doesn’t help that employers often flout… Read More »
Can My Boss Demote Me When I Return From Maternity Leave?
Pregnancy can cause a whole host of complications when it comes to your career, but it shouldn’t. Pregnancy is a part of life and there are many laws in place to protect an employee’s right to take maternity leave and maintain the career trajectory that they have often worked for years to establish. Federal… Read More »
Can My Employer Legally Drug Test Me In California?
If an unexpected drug test has ruined your chances at employment, cost you an existing job, or if you believe you are being illegally tested, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what your legal rights and protections are. The good news is that California offers far more protection for employees than most… Read More »
Can My Employer Ask About My Age?
Age is a somewhat complicated topic to navigate in the context of employment law. While there are protections for employees related to their age, there are also caveats. They do not apply across the board as they do when it comes to gender or race. Instead, only employees over the age of 40 are… Read More »
SEC Awards $40 Million To Two Whistleblowers
Often, being a whistleblower is a thankless task, despite being a vital one. Whistleblowers have the hard task of bringing damaging information to light for the public good. By filing a claim with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) an employee can attempt to make the investing public aware of fraud, unethical practices, illegal… Read More »
Study Finds 75% Of Harassment Victims Are Retaliated Against For Reporting It
Sexual harassment is estimated to be among the most underreported issues in the workplace. The EEOC released a study in which it claimed that 25% – 85% of female-identifying employees have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. You’ll notice that the range of that estimate is quite broad. That’s because sexual harassment so often… Read More »
What Is The Statute Of Limitations On Discrimination Claims?
If you have suffered discrimination in the workplace, you may be hesitant to speak up or file a claim–and that’s for good reason! A recent study suggested that as many as 75% of employees who file claims for sexual harassment or discrimination face retaliation as a result. If you work in a hostile environment,… Read More »
