Company reorganizations and reductions in force are a reality that many businesses have to face. For employees, this means the possibility of job loss. Unfortunately, some businesses use a reorganization as an excuse to fire certain employees. These employees may be...
Month: August 2017
Removing age identifiers from a resume: Is it a good idea?
Age discrimination is a reality in many workplaces. Whether intentional or not, many employers treat certain employees unfairly because of their age.When it comes to looking for a job, is it wise for a candidate to remove age indicators from a resume or application?...
When can I qualify for family medical leave?
Everything was fine at work, and you were making plenty of money to support your family -- until you got sick. That's when your financial situation went from stable to precarious -- because you had to take a significant amount of time off of work. You're better now,...
Sexual harassment must be unwanted
When a California employee faces sexual harassment on the job, it can destroy the employee's ability to be productive and get his or her job done. It's a torturous condition for the victim to be in. He or she merely wants to go to work and do as well as he or she can,...
Age discrimination: What to do before you sue
You never thought you'd be the victim of workplace discrimination, but age discrimination is something that can affect everyone who tries to stay in his or her job after the age of 50. Perhaps you were passed up for an opportunity you were qualified for because a...
Google fires employee over controversial diversity memo
Are women underrepresented in the tech industry because of a lack of interest - or because they are not biologically predisposed to have an interest in technical and engineering careers?One former employee believes it is the latter - and he published a memo...
Whistleblowers can seek protection from wrongful termination
You probably didn't think your company was breaking the law when you got hired, but during the course of your employment, you found out that your company was making a lot of legal "missteps." After it weighed on your conscience for some time, you decided to file a...
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.