Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can My California Employer Install Surveillance Cameras in the Workplace?
It is not uncommon for employers in California to install surveillance cameras in the workplace to monitor their employees. However, certain types of video recordings are prohibited by California law. Generally, whether or not an employer can legally install video cameras in the workplace depends on the location of the recording as well as… Read More »
Worth fighting for: the dignity of work.
by Shelly Cannon The dignity of work matters. Basic rights such as being treated well and compensated fairly are accorded to employees in America. But that isn’t always the case. As an attorney who specializes in employment law, Zein E. Obagi, Jr. and his team at Litigation, P.C. know this better than anyone. The… Read More »
Can You Be Fired for Your Social Media Posts in California?
What does California’s employment law say about firing an employee for their social media posts? Can your employer legally terminate your employment for something you posted on social media? The answer to this question is, “It depends.” Since California is an at-will employment state — and California Labor Code 2922 states that at-will employees… Read More »
Everything You Need to Know About California Employment Laws Regarding Holiday Paid Time Off and Reasonable Accommodations
As the holiday season approaches, it is a good idea to remind employers and employees of their rights and obligations during this time of year. Are California employers required to accommodate employees’ requests for time off for holidays? Are employees entitled to paid time off for holidays? Are employers required to pay their employees… Read More »
Best of Los Angeles Award names attorney Zein E. Obagi, Jr., one of Los Angeles’ 100 Most Fascinating People of 2020
LOS ANGELES (December 2, 2020) — Zein E. Obagi, Jr., lead counsel at Litigation, P.C., added to his list of honors in 2020 as the Best of Los Angeles Award named him one of Los Angeles’ 100 Most Fascinating People of 2020. The honor comes on the heels of The National Trial Lawyers naming… Read More »
Can You Be Fired for Your Political Views or Activity in California?
California’s designation as an at-will employment state means an employer can terminate an employee for any reason, so long as that reason is not illegal. In a year when politics and civil protest have dominated the headlines, a topic worth visiting in 2020 is whether employers can fire employees in California because of the… Read More »
California Employees Who Test Positive for COVID-19 Now Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits
On Sept. 17, 2020, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1159, defining an employee’s COVID-19 illness as an occupational injury and allowing employees who test positive for the virus to seek workers’ compensation benefits. However, specific criteria must be met in order to be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits as a nonessential employee who… Read More »
How to Prove Unlawful Retaliation in California
Workplace retaliation is prevalent not only in California, but across the nation. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC), employees filed nearly 40,000 retaliation claims in 2019 — more than half of all types of charges filed with the agency last year. Under California law, it is illegal for an employer to punish… Read More »
Commercial Debt Collection in Los Angeles
Business owners, especially those starting out, have many responsibilities and often wear different hats while running their businesses. In many instances, to grow their customer base, commercial businesses grant credit to their customers or allow for deferred payments for their products or services. At the federal level, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act seeks… Read More »
Enforcement of Commercial Contracts during the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted California businesses in numerous ways. One of those consequences is the inability of many businesses to now comply with their obligations under contracts they executed pre-pandemic. Here are some questions to consider when faced with the possibility of failing to perform contract obligations during these times, or if a… Read More »
