The whole purpose of a contract in California is to ensure that the people entering into it do what they say they are going to do. The contract will state the obligations of each party to it and they will then sign it, agreeing that they will do what it states....
If an employee is fired, they can generally receive unemployment benefits provided the employer does not claim and prove there was misconduct by the former employee. Many workers are unaware that they can also get unemployment compensation if they quit. There are...
If you are an employer in California, you need to be aware of the various federal and state laws that govern your relationship with your employees. These laws cover a wide range of issues, such as wages, hours, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leaves of...
Being an independent contractor has become rather common these days. However, if you work in California and your employer has classified you as an independent contractor instead of an employee, you miss out on important benefits and protections. For example, employees...
When two or more individuals decide to start a business, they usually pay close attention to certain organizational details such as the form of the business, distribution of shares, formal incorporation and income tax matters. One area that is too often overlooked is...
The government classifies workers in every fathomable way: skilled or unskilled, professional or labor, public or private sector, civilian or military. State law—specifically Section 510 of the California Labor Code—determines which employees earn overtime for work...
When you first accepted your job, you likely assumed that you would be paid the agreed-upon amount for the hours you put in. However, sometimes, an employer may intentionally or unintentionally fail to pay an employee the correct amount. California workers who are not...
Noncompete agreements are among the most hotly debated topics in employment law today. The use of these agreements is already strictly limited under California law, and may soon be prohibited nationwide. In this blog post, we will take a brief look at the current...
California has earned its reputation for being a state that is relatively friendly to workers. The state has many laws that require employers to pay their workers’ wages timely and fairly and to provide a safe and healthy workplace. Often, these laws go above and...
We all have our reasons for quitting a job. Sometimes, we just want to seek greener pastures elsewhere or we got a golden opportunity at another company. But at other times, our workplace conditions are so intolerable that we feel pressured to quit. Quitting a job may...
You can choose among many California law firms when seeking an attorney for your employment law matter. Here are four reasons you should consider Bononi Law Group.
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