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...
Employees hit “Do Not Disturb” after work
For most employees, we spend nine hours of our day, dedicating our time and energy into our workplace. The last thing we want to do is answer more work-related emails or phone calls after clocking out for the day. That’s why more American workers are embracing a...
What can employers do about sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment has been in the news time and time again in recent months. Numerous stories have come out involving actors, film producers, doctors, and an array of celebrities who have been accused of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other examples of sexual...
Can workplace sexual harassment affect your health?
Sexual harassment is a traumatic thing that no employee should ever have to go through. Unfortunately, it happens in workplaces of all sizes, in all industries, all across the United States. Some examples of workplace sexual harassment include: Making inappropriate...
A company reorganization is no excuse to illegally fire someone
Many companies go through reorganizations, reductions in force, and layoffs. This is not unusual. However, some companies use a reduction in force as an excuse to fire certain individuals or groups of employees for discriminatory purposes. This is illegal. An employer...
Sexual Harassment Survivors Take To Social Media With #MeToo
It all started when actress Alyssa Milano tweeted, "If you have been sexually harassed or assaulted write 'me too' as a reply to this tweet." That was Sunday, October 15. Now the hashtag #MeToo has gone viral. Millions of women and some men have spoken out on...
Producer Harvey Weinstein faces numerous sexual harassment accusations spanning decades
Sexual harassment can happen in any industry. Film producer Harvey Weinstein has recently been accused of sexual harassment and unwanted physical touching by several women. The reported acts have occurred over the course of three decades. He has already reached at...
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...
Workplace discrimination against cancer patients and survivors
There is good news for cancer patients: Cancer survival rates are at an all-time high. But dealing with cancer is no easy task. Cancer patients must endure physical pain, aggressive treatment plans, emotional ups and downs and so much more. Many people with cancer...
The rights of breastfeeding mothers in the workplace
Deciding whether to breastfeed is an important decision that every new mother has to make. Breastfeeding has a huge impact on a child's health, and has emotional and psychological benefits as well. Unfortunately, some women feel forced to stop breastfeeding because of...
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.