Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Zein E. Obagi, Jr. Examines Amazon’s Treatment Of Its Drivers
LOS ANGELES (April 7, 2021) — In light of e-commerce giant Amazon apologizing to a U.S. congressman after falsely denying that some of its drivers are forced at times to urinate in plastic bottles, acclaimed litigation attorney Zein E. Obagi, Jr. is making it clear that the practice is not only inhumane, but unacceptable… Read More »
Can I Sue My Employer for Not Giving Me Meal & Rest Breaks?
Many employees in California are not aware of their rights to meal and rest breaks. Under federal law, there is no requirement for employers to give their employees meal and rest breaks. However, employers in California are required to offer certain workers break periods. So, when it comes to whether you can sue your… Read More »
Can My Employer Retaliate Against Me for Reporting a California Labor Law Code Violation?
Under California’s whistleblower protection laws, employees have a right to report labor law code violations and make wage and hour claims without facing retaliation. Despite the protections, however, many employers retaliate against employees who report labor law violations in the workplace or cooperate in investigations conducted by government or law enforcement agencies. If you… Read More »
Can I Sue My Employer for Paying Me Late in California?
The short answer is yes. In fact, California employers face a civil penalty for failure to pay their employees on time. Under California labor law, all employees have a right to receive their earned wages on time. This also applies to receiving the final payment upon quitting or being fired. If your employer paid… Read More »
Can I Be Fired for Looking for Another Job?
Many people choose to start looking for a new job while still working for their current (and soon-to-be-former) boss. The reason why workers are “job hunting” while still working for their employer is obvious: They want to minimize the amount of time they will be unemployed once they leave their job. However, if your… Read More »
Can My Employer Monitor Me While I Work from Home?
As an ever-increasing number of employees are switching to remote working, many employers use surveillance apps to monitor their workers during work hours. But can your employer spy on you at home? Simply put: No. Employers cannot “spy” on their employees at home … unless the employee is working with particular company-owned equipment or… Read More »
Can My California Employer Legally Cut My Pay or Hours for No Reason?
If your employer cuts your pay or work hours for no reason — or perhaps in an attempt to force you to quit — you may wonder whether you can file a wage and hour claim against your employer. It’s important to discuss your particular case with a Los Angeles wage & hour claims… Read More »
Five Major Changes to California Employment Law in 2021
Last year brought unprecedented changes to California employment law, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the calendar turned to 2021, the pandemic continued to rage on — and the changes to California employment law continued, as well. We have identified below five major changes of particular note to California employment law, and their… Read More »
Can I Sue My California Employer for Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Distress?
Many people feel stressed and anxious when working. All that stress and anxiety can build gradually to the point where the worker is suffering from emotional distress or depression. In the worst-case scenario, the person may even develop suicidal thoughts or turn to alcohol or drugs. If you are feeling stressed at work, you… Read More »
Can My Employer Make COVID-19 Vaccination Mandatory and Fire Me If I Don’t Get Vaccinated?
Now that the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine is here in the United States, Americans are divided on whether or not to get vaccinated. According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, about one in five American respondents say they would “probably” or “definitely” not get a COVID-19 vaccine. As a large number of… Read More »
