There's a very sad fact that all California janitors and cleaning staff members face. They are at high risk of being the victims of sexual harassment, and even sexual assault. This article seeks to explain why janitors are at risk, while also informing janitors and...
Month: March 2017
Age discrimination in the workplace: Is experience a bad thing?
Experience is generally considered a good thing when it comes to securing a job. But this is not always the case. Some older employees face age bias in their jobs or in the hiring process. Results from a recent study suggest that age discrimination does, in fact,...
Protect your rights under the Family Medical Leave Act
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was created to offer some classifications of employees 12 weeks of job-protected leave in certain circumstances. The FMLA further requires businesses to offer their employees group health benefits, which must continue during any...
Disability discrimination is on the rise
There is troubling news in the American workplace: Disability discrimination rates are on the rise. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, there were 28,073 disability discrimination claims in 2016. In comparison, there were 25,165 claims in 2010...
Sexual harassment: University California medical centers accused
The University of California boasts five medical centers renowned for their top-level medical services, research and training programs. However, these medical centers have been accused of fostering a work environment that's fraught with sexual harassment and sexual...
Vice president at Uber resigns over sexual harassment allegations
A top executive from Uber, Ed Baker, who formerly held the position of Vice President of Product and Grown, has resigned from his position after over three years with the company. The resignation comes amidst news of his possible involvement in sexual harassment...
Sterling Jewelers at the center of sexual harassment class action
Sterling Jewelers is the focus of a massive class action lawsuit alleging that it supported a corporate culture of sexual harassment. The lawsuit alleges that Sterling fostered widespread sexual harassment and discrimination at its workplaces in California and the...
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.