Earlier this month, Google employees left work to attend global protests against their company for allegedly brushing aside claims of sexual misconduct against top executives. The protests come after a recent article by the New York Times that reported the company...
Month: November 2018
3 important new employment laws going into effect in 2019
Employers and employees should be aware of new laws that affect workplaces across California. Here are three news laws that will go into effect in 2019: Sexual harassment training (Senate Bill No. 1343): California employers with 50 or more employees are currently...
Age discrimination rules apply to all public employees
The U.S. Supreme Court recently had a unanimous ruling about the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) where all public employees in state or local government positions are now protected from age bias.Initially, the act only covered employers with more than 20...
What is California’s pregnancy disability leave law?
Pregnancy can be a wonderful and exciting chapter in your life, but it can also bring many new worries, especially if you are experiencing a difficult pregnancy. If you are a pregnant employee in California, you have certain rights and protections under California...
Google employees protest company’s handling of sexual harassment
Google employees all over the world walked out of work in protest over the way the company handles sexual misconduct. A New York Times report revealing that high-level Google employees accused of sexual misconduct kept their jobs or giving multi-million dollar...
A company reorg is no excuse to fire certain groups of employees
Reorganizations are a reality for many businesses. Companies may choose to restructure to improve efficiency, decrease costs, and protect the business' bottom line.When a company goes through a reorg, layoffs are generally expected. But some companies will use a reorg...
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.