Sexual harassment in the workplace might seem like a straightforward subject, but it is actually quite complex. Sexual harassment as defined by agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission can occur in a number of situations, but there are also...
Month: May 2016
What does workplace sexual harassment look like?
A victim of sexual harassment may not see him or herself as a victim. Many questions may run through the mind of a victim: Is what I am experiencing really sexual harassment? If this is sexual harassment - what am I supposed to do now? First, let's define sexual...
Should employers pay salaried individuals overtime?
Traditionally, one of the perks of becoming a salaried individual in the workplace is that your hours aren't counted quite so closely. While salaried individuals are still responsible for working as required -- and getting the job done completely and correctly -- they...
How to know if you have been wrongfully terminated
Being fired from a job is something nobody wants to go through. When it happens, there is often little to do except move on. But when someone is wrongfully terminated - that is, fired for an illegal or discriminatory reason - there are special considerations to be...
Am I eligible for leave from my job?
There are times in life where it is necessary to leave work for awhile to attend to personal, family or health-related matters. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible workers can take up to 12 weeks of time off per year to attend to specific family...
Can you appeal the findings of a discrimination investigation?
If you report employment discrimination and don't agree with the findings of the agency that makes the decision, you might be able to appeal the issue to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If you aren't sure if your case can be appealed, then consulting with...
What does discrimination at work look like?
Workplace discrimination is quite common. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a total of 89,385 discrimination charges were filed in 2015. Many victims of work discrimination have the same question: Is what I am experiencing...
Do employees have a right to strike?
Yes, employees do have a right to strike lawfully. The problem is that not all strikes are considered lawful, and there isn't always a cut-and-dry definition of when striking is unlawful or not.When strikes are not considered lawful, then employees are not protected...
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.