Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
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 »
