Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can Your California Employer Ask For Your Vaccination Status?
As people are getting used to life with COVID-19, vaccinations, and daily updates about new variants of coronavirus, an increasingly hot-button issue is becoming whether an employer can ask employees for their vaccination status. In other words, can your employer require proof of vaccination in California? Requiring COVID-19 vaccination for employees is becoming more… Read More »
Can Your Employer Deduct Money From Your Paycheck?
If your employer made an error on your paycheck and now wants to deduct money from subsequent paychecks to account for the payroll errors, you might wonder, “Is my employer allowed to deduct money from my paycheck?” The short answer is, “No.” Under California employment law, employers are prohibited from deducting any amounts of… Read More »
Can Your California Employer Share Your Personal Information?
As an employee, you are required to share a lot of personal information with your employer. But in the state of California, employees are afforded certain protections when it comes to that information. Among them: 1) When and with whom you employer can share your personal information, and 2) What information your employer can… Read More »
Can I Be Fired While On Medical Leave In California?
It is not uncommon for employees to take time off work because of a medical condition, injury, illness, or disability. In California, employees can seek medical leave under both: The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) — a federal law; and The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) Many employees who have a medical condition that… Read More »
What Can My Employer Ask When I Call In Sick?
Nearly every worker has called in sick at least once. In most cases, calling in sick is a rather simple process: You tell your employer that you do not feel well, and your boss asks you when you plan to return to work. In some cases, an employer may ask additional questions when an… Read More »
What Do I Do If My Employer Ignores My Harassment Claim In California?
Harassment is a serious problem in many workplaces across California and other states. If you become a victim of harassment at work, the first step is always to report harassment in writing to your: Employer Supervisor Human Resources (HR) department HR departments must have protocols for handling harassment claims. Typically, an HR department will… Read More »
Can My California Employer Deny A Final Paycheck?
In California, employers can fire employees for no reason, while employees do not need to provide a reason to quit. That is because California is an at-will employment state. Under California wage laws, however, all workers are entitled to a final paycheck upon termination. Whether you are fired or quit voluntarily, if your employer… Read More »
Can You Sue In California For Sexual Harassment Committed Online?
Sexual harassment can make the work environment hostile for the harassed person, regardless of whether it takes place online or during a face-to-face interaction. With an ever-increasing number of companies using online technology to communicate with employees and manage workflow, risk of becoming a victim of online sexual harassment is also on the rise…. Read More »
Is My California Employer Required To Reimburse Me For Work-From-Home Expenses?
Many companies in California and across the country switched to remote working after the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020. If you are one of the millions of employees forced to work from home because of the pandemic, you may wonder, “Is my employer required to reimburse me for the expenses I incur while… Read More »
What To Do If My Employer Says I Need To Sign A Severance Agreement?
If your employer fires you for whatever reason and asks you to sign a severance agreement to get your final paycheck, you may wonder, “Should I sign the agreement or not?” Usually, a severance agreement states that the departing employee waives their right to file a claim against the employer in exchange for receiving… Read More »
