Los Angeles workers who are not exempt from receiving added pay for extra work are entitled to overtime. Federal and state rules dictate whether a worker is classified as exempt or nonexempt from overtime. An employer's failure to pay overtime can be challenged...
Month: January 2015
What defines a hostile work environment?
While you may hate your job, and dislike some of the people that you work with, that doesn't necessarily equate to a "hostile work environment." In fact, even if you are the victim of sexual harassment, but it is an isolated incident within your workplace, it may not...
Filing a California job retaliation or discrimination complaint
Federal and state labor laws protect Los Angeles workers, but many employees still hesitate to file complaints or take actions. No one wants to make trouble at work. Losing a paycheck is too risky for many workers.However, employers who get away with harassment and...
Details come out at wrongful termination hearing.
When an employee is fired, he or she may agree that it was merited. More often, employees believe that the firing was unjustified and convey that view in no uncertain terms to their former bosses. In some cases, they may decide to make a formal claim that they were...
CenCal Saleswoman Wins Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Lawsuit
A jury awarded $1.2 million to Julie Fagundes, a former saleswoman for CenCal Beverage Company in Ceres. According to her lawsuit, Fagundes was sexually harassed in the workplace and despite complaining about the treatment, her supervisors did nothing to stop the...
Serious Wrongful Termination Claim Filed Against Largest Auto Retailer
The country's largest auto dealer, AutoNation, has been sued by two employees for a number of claims including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, retaliation, unfair business practices and wage and hour violations. Two men were fired from AutoNation for...
Can an Employee Be Fired While on Medical Leave in California?
Many individuals have to take time off work due to an illness or medical condition. Employees are entitled to medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In California, employees are also entitled to leave for a serious health condition under the...
Police officer sues for wrongful termination
Everyone has the right to work his or her job, regardless of industry or employer, without the fear of wrongful termination. Unfortunately, this is still a problem in today's day and age. It is not uncommon for somebody to be terminated from their position for all the...
Do California laws provide whistleblower protection?
How would you respond, if you found out your employer was breaking a law? Truthfully, your answer might depend upon how the illegal activity affected you. Some Los Angeles employees are concerned that filing a work complaint, through internal or external channels,...
Return dates can affect family and medical leave
Employees need to take family and medical leave for a variety of reasons. A father may need time to bond with a newborn baby daughter, or a mother may need time to take care of a sick son. Everyone who feels that they may need to take leave for some reason should...
Why Hire Bononi Law Group?
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.