November 2013 Archives

Hospital sued for wrongful termination

On behalf of Bononi Law Group, LLP posted in Wrongful Termination on Friday, November 29, 2013.

Regardless of the industry or location of the company, employees are wrongfully terminated more often than they should be.

Our California readers will find this story interesting, as it hits close to home. A former employee at Lodi Memorial Hospital is suing for wrongful termination as the result of reporting a physician for sexual harassment. The woman filed a complaint in San Joaquin County Superior Court, claiming she was fired as the result of reporting that she was sexually harassed by a medical director.

Former Silicon Valley venture capital partner claims retaliation

On behalf of Bononi Law Group, LLP posted in Wrongful Termination on Friday, November 29, 2013.

Teacher says she was fired for helping gay students

On behalf of Bononi Law Group, LLP posted in Wrongful Termination on Wednesday, November 27, 2013.

Del Monte pays a price for exploitation of immigrant workers

On behalf of Bononi Law Group, LLP posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday, November 22, 2013.

North Hollywood man sues for wrongful termination

On behalf of Bononi Law Group, LLP posted in Wrongful Termination on Friday, November 22, 2013.

Even in today's day and age, some companies think they can get away with wrongfully terminating an employee. Regardless of whether or not the company understands what it is doing, it does not change the fact that this is illegal.

CNN reporter challenges employer's parental leave policy

On behalf of Bononi Law Group, LLP posted in Family and Medical Leave on Wednesday, November 20, 2013.

Senate passes Employment Non-Discrimination Act, House up next

On behalf of Bononi Law Group, LLP posted in Wrongful Termination on Friday, November 15, 2013.

YUM! Brands facing lawsuit due to wage and hour laws

On behalf of Bononi Law Group, LLP posted in Wage and Hour Laws on Friday, November 15, 2013.

When it comes to wage and hour laws, some companies, regardless of size, never consider what they should and should not be doing. While some of these entities never get called out by employees, this is not always the case. Others soon find that employees are tired of them breaking the law, and as a result they find themselves locked up in a legal battle.

Changing marijuana laws pose dilemma for companies and employees

On behalf of Bononi Law Group, LLP posted in Wrongful Termination on Wednesday, November 13, 2013.

Fired paramedic/firefighter alleges discrimination

On behalf of Bononi Law Group, LLP posted in Disability Discrimination on Friday, November 8, 2013.

Bill moves forward with hopes of outlawing gay discrimination

On behalf of Bononi Law Group, LLP posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday, November 8, 2013.

There is no denying the fact that workplace discrimination is still a big problem despite the fact that most companies realize this is not something they should be doing. For one reason or the next, many employers decide against their better judgment and make an error when it comes to discriminating against an employee or job applicant.