Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Is My California Employer Responsible For Third-Party Sexual Harassment?
Suffering sexual harassment is one of the worst and most insidious experiences a person can go through. But when sexual harassment occurs at work, the harasser may not be the only person the victim can sue. In many cases, employers can be held responsible for third-party party sexual harassment. Whether or not you can… Read More »
What Types Of Sexual Harassment Can Be Grounds For A Lawsuit Against Your Employer?
Awareness is key to combating sexual harassment at work. You need to be able to recognize the different forms of sexual harassment in order to stand up for yourself and respond to any unwelcome sexual harassment with dignity. If you believe that you have been subjected to inappropriate behavior, our attorney at Litigation, P.C…. Read More »
What Questions Are Illegal To Ask At A Job Interview In California?
Unfortunately, many employers and employees in California do not know what questions are illegal to ask during a job interview. If you are looking for a job in California, it is vital to understand your rights during the hiring process. If you believe that you were asked an illegal question during a job interview,… Read More »
When Can I Sue For A Hostile Work Environment In California?
You might have grounds to sue your employer if they created — or failed to prevent or correct — a hostile work environment, which is a form of workplace harassment. The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits hostile work harassment. If you have been harassed at work and believe that the harassment is… Read More »
Can My Boss Take My Tips In California?
Many workers rely on tips as part of their wages, particularly waiters/waitresses, bartenders, baristas, porters and housekeepers, among many others. In fact, it is not uncommon for some workers to earn more money in tips than in wages paid by their employer. But in the state of California, can your boss take your tips?… Read More »
Zein Obagi, Jr. Examines USC And The Largest Sex Abuse Payout In Educational History
LOS ANGELES (May 14, 2021) — With USC recently agreeing to pay $1.1 billion in settlements to approximately 17,000 former patients of gynecologist George Tyndall, the dynamics of the settlements have made news in and of themselves. In particular, the payouts for those who joined a federal class-action lawsuit vs. the payouts to those… Read More »
Can My Boss Read My Private Slack Messages?
With an ever-increasing number of employees switching to remote working, an increasing number employers in California and across the country are likewise using Slack to facilitate communications with work-from-home employees. If you use Slack for work, you may wonder, “Can my boss read my private Slack messages?” While it may seem that your employer… Read More »
Can I Sue My Employer For Verbal Abuse At Work?
Many employees subjected to verbal abuse in the workplace wonder, “Can I sue my employer for this verbal abuse?” Before filing a lawsuit, it is essential for a worker to understand exactly what constitutes verbal abuse and then whether their employer can be held accountable for the abuse. What is Verbal Abuse in the… Read More »
Can My Employer Ask for Proof of Disability?
If you have a disability, you probably know that federal and state laws protect you from discrimination at work. The most notable law that provides protections to disabled employees is the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). However, employees who have a disability may wonder, “Can my employer ask for proof of my disability?” If… Read More »
What Are California’s Laws on Rounding Work Hours in Employment?
If you work in California, you have a reasonable expectation of getting paid by your employer for every minute you work. However, if your employer does not compensate you for every minute you work for them – the practice is known as “rounding work hours” – you may wonder whether you can sue your… Read More »
