Imagine you show you show up for work one day and discover that your employer -- a manufacturing company -- has been dumping waste into a nearby river. Appalled by this environmental law violation, you bring the issue to the attention of your superior. The next thing...
Month: June 2017
Was it a legitimate company reorganization – or an excuse to fire certain employees?
Company reorganizations are a reality in the business world. A reorganization (or reduction in force) often results in the termination of employees. This is never a fun thing for an employee to go through - but it's a reality in the business world. Unfortunately, some...
Recognizing signs of LGBT discrimination at work
State and federal laws protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees from all forms of discrimination and harassment in the workplace.Unfortunately, this behavior still occurs. LGBT employees across the state and across the country experience various types...
Can I take family medical leave after my baby is born?
Under the Family Medical Leave Act, mothers have the right to take time off before and after childbirth or after the adoption of a baby. This is because the transition that all mothers go through is never easy, and it takes time before life will normalize again....
Did SpaceX wrongfully fire an employee for being a whistleblower?
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) wants to bring space travel into the private sector. The company has received great praise its far-reaching and hopeful agenda of expanding space travel for the citizens of Earth. However, one ex-employee claims that the...
Job application red flags: Is it discrimination?
When applying for a job, most job applicants are focused on making a great first impression.What applicants may not be focused on is the potential that the prospective employer is breaking the law. Discrimination in the hiring processThere are things that employers...
The chronology of an EEOC discrimination complaint
If you're facing a discrimination problem at your California workplace, you may need to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to gain traction to resolve the issue. Let's take a look at the process of filing an EEOC discrimination...
What to expect in your wrongful termination case
Are you looking for a lawyer to represent you in your wrongful termination lawsuit? If you were wrongfully terminated from your job -- and you're considering filing an employment law claim for damages -- you're probably wondering what to expect in your upcoming...
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.