It is illegal to discriminate against employees based on classifications of age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin or sexual preference. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act makes this clear. Employees have protections against discrimination at...
Month: October 2020
Protecting yourself after reporting sexual harassment
Being sexually harassed by your boss or colleagues can make every day at work miserable. Victims of harassment can feel scared, angry and powerless. Reporting this type of illegal misconduct allows a person to take control of their situation and protect their rights....
Can sexual harassment take place over Zoom calls?
Employees have the right to expect their workplaces to be free from inappropriate treatment from other co-workers. With many now working remotely in California, co-workers are often interacting on Zoom and other chat platforms. Because of a recent lewd incident...
Producers of popular game show sued for age discrimination
The producers of “Jeopardy!” were recently named in a lawsuit accusing them of committing age discrimination. Glenn Kagan, a 66-year-old former-employee on the show, claims he was fired in August because of his age.Both federal and state laws protect the...
Workplace discrimination still a problem for pregnant women
While there is a lot of joy in welcoming a new baby into the world, there is no denying that pregnancy is a major medical event. It is not surprising that many pregnant women in California need further accommodations to keep them happy and healthy in the workplace....
Mitsubishi Electric workers file suit over racial discrimination
Four Black construction workers at Mitsubishi Electric have filed a lawsuit over ongoing racial discrimination at their workplace. The Black employees, who work in the in the escalator and elevator division, claim that their supervisors have harassed them with racial...
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.