If you’re classified as an employee who is non-exempt from overtime laws, then you should be paid for every duty that you perform for your employer. Sounds simple, right? It certainly should be, but employers try to get free work from their employees all the time,...
In California, people who find themselves out of work for any reason will automatically rely on unemployment benefits to see them through until they find another job. However, receiving unemployment is not automatic in many cases. The Employment Development Department...
It takes years of hard work to get your M.D., but not all doctors are treated equally in the medical field. Gender discrimination is a major problem in the medical field and needs to be addressed in a manner that benefits not only female physicians but the entire...
In California, meal breaks are a fundamental part of a worker’s day. This is a right under employment law. A worker who does not get a meal break during a shift of certain duration has the right to make a legal claim. However, people are frequently unaware of their...
Everyone can use a vacation from time to time but taking off several days is unreasonable if an employer does not provide paid time off or has unreasonable rules. California’s laws govern worker vacations. Legal requirements California’s wage and hour laws do not...
Hourly employees in California are generally entitled to receive overtime compensation at the rate of 1.5 times their normal hourly wage. This guarantee is embodied in both state and federal law. Employees, however, often work for employers who try to avoid the...
Employers may think that they can generally fire an employee for any reason. In some situations, that may be true. There are certain situations, however, when they may be prohibited from firing an employee and it may be considered wrongful termination if they do....
Contracts are a basic part of doing business in Los Angeles. They provide the mechanism for ensuring financial transactions occur in an organized and efficient manner. However, sometimes one side to the contract does not follow through on their end of the agreement....
For many businesses, obtaining a government contract can seem like a boon. After all, it can represent a dependable income stream with less risk than may be found in private contracts. But despite this potential benefit, government contracts are also not without...
Ever since the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) became law in 2004, it has caused employers headaches and sparked recent questions in California courts about the manageability of certain mass tort claims. Also called the Hero Labor Law, PAGA claims have...
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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