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One of the benefits of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act is that mothers who are going to give birth are often afforded up to 12 weeks off to recover from the process and bond with their child. While federal law doesn't require that the leave be paid, many...
Both California and the federal government have enacted a number of laws to protect employees in the workplace. Here's a quick look at three federal laws for employee rights.First up is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. This act applies in workplaces that have...
Under a new ruling, families and caretakers of people with disabilities may be entitled to workplace accommodations. Taking care of a parent, child or other loved one with a disability can often feel like a second job. As a caretaker, you may not get to go home and...
Often when we talk about wrongful termination, we discuss specifics to cases that involved discrimination. Federal and many state laws make it illegal to discharge an employee based solely on factors such as race, religion, gender, age, disability or pregnancy. Some...
There are many potential reasons why someone would need to take medical leave: Pregnancy complications; the birth of a child; a serious injury or illness; taking care of a sick loved one. If you are taking (or thinking of taking) medical leave under the Family and...
Do you have to officially provide your employer with a notice that you are invoking rights under the Family Medical Leave Act to be protected by that law? A judge in one court case says no, but each situation in employment law is usually unique.Consider this...
Sexual harassment is a common problem. But it is an often-misunderstood problem. Many individuals have misconceptions about workplace sexual harassment: what it is, what it is not, etc. Let's take a look at some common misconceptions about sexual harassment: Sexual...
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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