Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What is a Constructive Discharge?
Is it possible to file a wrongful discrimination claim after you make the decision to quit your job? In some instances, an employer takes actions or engages in behaviors that make an employee’s job so intolerable that they decide to quit. Depending on the specific facts of the case and the details surrounding the… Read More »
How to Document Employment Discrimination
When you are facing discrimination in your current workplace, or when you have faced discrimination as a job applicant, it is critical to have evidence if you want to file a claim. However, it may be more difficult than you were hoping to document employment discrimination and to have a sufficient evidentiary record of… Read More »
How Does Pregnancy Leave Work in Florida?
Needing to take a significant time away from your job can be concerning and frustrating, especially if you are not certain about the rights you have at your Florida workplace under state and federal law. In particular, for employees who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, finding out about leave is critical, and… Read More »
Can My Current Employer Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement I Signed?
Did you sign a non-compete agreement when you began working for your current employer or at any time during the course of your employment? If you did, and you are now considering a new job with another employer that is like your current work, you may be concerned about whether or not your employer… Read More »
Can My Employer Make Deductions from My Paycheck?
When you are working for an employer in the Palm Beach Gardens area and you receive a regular paycheck from your employer, you may be surprised or even shocked to realize that your employer has deducted certain amounts from your paycheck that you were not expecting. If and when this happens, you may be… Read More »
Was I Wrongfully Terminated from My Job?
If you were recently fired or terminated from your job, you may be wondering if your employer violated an existing state or federal law in doing so, and whether you could have options for seeking a remedy. Many people incorrectly assume that any termination in a Florida workplace — regardless of the reason —… Read More »
Is Bullying Unlawful in the Workplace?
Bullying in a workplace can be debilitating for employees who are targeted by it, and it can affect the entire workplace — including the productivity of other employees who witness the bullying or must work in an environment where bullying is common. Generally speaking, bullying on its own is not specifically unlawful. In other… Read More »
What is a Whistleblower?
Have you been asked to perform job duties that are unlawful or unethical, or have you observed such actions occurring in your workplace? If you want to expose harmful, dangerous, unlawful, or unethical behavior taking place where you work, you could have protections as a whistleblower under Florida state and federal law. It can… Read More »
When Jokes at Work Become a Florida Sexual Harassment Claim
People come from different backgrounds, and they bring their unique experiences to the workplace. As a result, what may be a joke to one person could be highly offensive to another. This is especially true with comments of a sexual nature or which pertain to a person’s sex. Jokes can even rise to the… Read More »
How Wage Theft Happens to Tipped Employees in Florida
Wage theft is against the law in many different contexts, but it can be surprisingly easy to hide when it comes to tipped employees in Florida. Whenever it does occur, you can be sure that officials will take action as they did recently against an employer. The US Department of Labor – Wage and… Read More »
