Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Were You Denied A Job Because You Are A Veteran?
If you are currently serving in the armed forces or have in the past, you likely possess many characteristics and skills that would be an asset in the American workforce. However, many veterans report that when they return to the states to look for work, their veteran status can appear to be more of… Read More »
New 2022 Employment Laws You Need To Know About
The California Legislature has passed some new laws and measures which will be going into effect for 2022. The legislature had a very busy session and passed a number of new measures which were all signed into effect by the governor, however, we will only be touching on a few of those relevant to… Read More »
Can I Sue For A Hostile Work Environment?
Going into the office every day is hard enough, let alone when there is a hostile environment waiting for you. Many people would probably describe their jobs as stressful or boring, but a hostile job environment takes workplace misery to another level. When your livelihood is dependent upon a job that is causing you… Read More »
