If you are interested in taking a leave from work, as governed by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), there are a few things you need to know. Above all else, you have to determine if you are eligible for this type of leave. If so, you can move onto the next...
Month: May 2015
Are workers paid on salary entitled to overtime?
Although employers are generally required to pay hourly employees for any overtime hours that they work, this is not always the case for employees who are paid a salary and typically don't have to punch a time clock. In fact, the Fair Labor Standards Act, or the FLSA,...
Woman files sexual harassment lawsuit against Carson mayor
A 56-year-old woman who worked as a water board member for the Water Replenishment District of Southern California has filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles County Superior Court against the Mayor of Carson for sexual harassment. The Water Replenishment District of...
California minimum wage frequently asked questions
As a worker in the state of California, you need to know which laws pertain to your employment. For example, there are thousands upon thousands of minimum wage workers throughout the state. Here are some of the most common questions pertaining to California minimum...
Information on the waiting time penalty
As a worker in the state of California, it is imperative to become familiar with the many employment laws and public policies that are in place.Full payment of wages to employees, in a prompt manner, is expected in California. To ensure that companies follow all laws...
Can an employer still terminate an employee out on FMLA?
The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law that makes it illegal for an employer to terminate an employee who has taken qualified leave for a medical issue, such as a serious health condition or the birth of a child. In some cases, an employee may also use this...
Is new employment term actually act of age discrimination?
Although the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1966 is a federal law designed to prevent employment discrimination for individuals who are 40 years old or older, it reportedly hasn't stopped some employers from finding a new way to state that they are looking...
California harassment and workplace discrimination laws
As a worker in the state of California, you never expect to be harassed or discriminated against. While there are laws in place to help prevent this behavior, it is not always good enough. Instead, there are people out there who break the law for one reason or...
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.