California's technology industry has been around for a very long time, and now with the baby-boomer generation approaching retirement and the next generation passing 50, many in technology's workforce are getting gray. However, as we all know, employers -- especially the largest corporations -- are less loyal to their longstanding employees than ever, and some are claiming that the biggest tech firms are promoting ageist hiring and firing policies.
New changes to overtime pay take effect on December 1
Wrongful termination and what you need to know
At the Bononi Law Group, LLP, we represent Los Angeles employees who have been the victims of wrongful termination. We take pride in knowing that we have helped numerous individuals -- who are stellar employees and hard workers -- climb out of extremely difficult situation after losing their jobs due to no fault of their own.
California cancer patient claims she was fired due to appearance
An "E! News" casting executive claims that she was wrongfully terminated while suffering from breast cancer. The woman says that her illness and cancer treatments resulted in a dip in performance and caused her to look sickly. She says that E! terminated her employment because of her cancer illness and has filed a federal lawsuit against the company claiming retaliation, discrimination, wrongful termination and breach of contract.
Sexual harassment and discrimination against female police officers
New labor law seeks to protect female janitors from harassment
Numerous female janitors are working hard across the state of California to earn incomes and keep food on their family's tables. Many of these employees are not legally in the country, and not legally permitted to work, meaning that they are extremely vulnerable to exploitation, sexual harassment and even sexual assault. One new labor law in California, which was passed in October, seeks to protect these vulnerable workers.
