by Jay Butchko | Mar 4, 2022 | Wrongful Termination
An old stereotype about Los Angeles is that it is overrun with aspiring movie stars working as restaurant servers while waiting for their big break, never making career plans that last beyond tomorrow until they eventually decide to head back East for a less-glamorous...
by Jay Butchko | Feb 11, 2022 | Wrongful Termination
Anyone has the right to bring a lawsuit against someone who, maliciously or through negligence, caused them financial harm. This includes employees whose employers terminated their employment in retaliation after the employee engaged in a protected activity. Of...
by Jay Butchko | Aug 20, 2021 | Wrongful Termination
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...
by Jay Butchko | Mar 12, 2021 | Wrongful Termination
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...
by Jay Butchko | Dec 29, 2020 | Wrongful Termination
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...
