A former employee of Fidelity Investments has sued her former company, citing discrimination and a hostile workplace environment that includes sexist and racist comments. California residents may be interested in how state law handles discrimination claims. Racial and...
Opponents of worker discrimination in California and across the country scored a major victory with the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Before the protections provided by the Act, workers from disenfranchised groups often found themselves languishing in poor working conditions...
Many people in California experience age discrimination in the workplace, but the problem often goes unreported. In many cases, discrimination against one employee is hard to prove unless the employer makes blatant comments about the employee’s age. When a pattern of...
To get your business started in California, you'll need to cover the costs of running it before you start making a profit. For some business owners, it could be a year or two before they start seeing a return on their investment. If you're like most people, you...
In the so-called "gig economy," an increasing number of people in California are finding jobs as independent contractors instead of full-time employees. These people typically get paid by the job instead of the hour. This can give them more flexibility, but it also...
Employees in the state of California are covered by certain laws that keep businesses from exploiting them. These laws cover wages, meal and break periods, overtime pay, time off and more. In particular, overtime pay is relevant to individuals who work forty hours or...
If you've recently lost your job in California, you might be wondering if you can sue for wrongful termination. Unfortunately, the majority of states allow employers to fire their employers whenever they want without legal consequences. Your employer could fire you...
If you need to take time off from your job in California, you might be eligible for 12 weeks of unpaid leave through the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA. This act allows qualifying employees to take time off to deal with medical or family emergencies. During...
California has some of the toughest labor laws in the country. The state puts workers first in nearly all employment matters. For example, paycheck deductions are complex, prohibiting many practices other states allow. Still, some legal deductions remain.In general,...
Most people in California know that their employers cannot treat them differently because of their gender, religion or national origin. There are several other protected classes of workers too, including age and race. Some workers might not realize that it is also...
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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