We write a lot about what rights workers are afforded in the workplace, especially when it comes to protection from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. But did you know you also have a right to a certain amount of safety?Clearly, no employer can make a...
Month: August 2016
Does your employer have to pay you for breaks?
If your employer offers a break schedule, then they usually have to pay you for short break periods that are under 20 minutes. Typically, employers might create policies that allow employees to take restroom, coffee or other breaks that last five to 15 minutes. These...
The impact of raising minimum wage
As Californians look toward a future in which the minimum wage will be $15.00 an hour, many questions arise: Will small businesses be able to stay afloat with increased payroll demands? Will there be more workers chasing fewer jobs? How will low-skilled workers be...
3 benefits afforded by the Family Medical Leave Act
You might know that the Family Medical Leave Act lets you take time off when you have a baby. It also lets qualified employees take time off for other medical matters or to assist an immediate relative with a medical need, but it doesn't guarantee you'll be paid...
What should you do if faced with sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment doesn't always follow the lines of a made-for-television movie. While that type of overt, threatening harassment does exist and should be immediately dealt with for the safety of the victim, sexual harassment can also be a harder-to-define pattern of...
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.