by Jay Butchko | Apr 9, 2021 | Employment
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...
by Jay Butchko | Feb 19, 2021 | Employment
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...
by Jay Butchko | Feb 5, 2021 | Employment
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...
by Jay Butchko | Jan 29, 2021 | Employment
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...
by Jay Butchko | Jan 22, 2021 | Employment
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...
by Jay Butchko | Dec 17, 2020 | Employment
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...
