Many people in California experience age discrimination in the workplace, but the problem often goes unreported. In many cases, discrimination against one employee is hard to prove unless the employer makes blatant comments about the employee’s age. When a pattern of...
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When does your job have to pay overtime?
Employees in the state of California are covered by certain laws that keep businesses from exploiting them. These laws cover wages, meal and break periods, overtime pay, time off and more. In particular, overtime pay is relevant to individuals who work forty hours or...
How can you qualify for FMLA leave?
If you need to take time off from your job in California, you might be eligible for 12 weeks of unpaid leave through the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA. This act allows qualifying employees to take time off to deal with medical or family emergencies. During...
Partners at Bononi Law Group, LLP, recognized on 2020 California Super Lawyers list
The partners at , Michael Bononi and William Waldo, were both nominated and chosen for the 2020 California Super Lawyers list. This elite list highlights attorneys in more than 70 practice areas that demonstrate outstanding skill, service...
Sexual harassment myths: The reality of harassment
There are dozens of myths surrounding sexual harassment, but it is wise that people understand the reality. Sexual harassment can and does happen in workplaces. It doesn't only affect women, and it isn't as uncommon as some people may believe. Here are three myths...
Unique Family Medical Leave lawsuit brings up legal questions
In most Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims, employees sue their employers due to a denial of leave or for being wrongfully terminated for taking FMLA leave. However, in one recent lawsuit, the employee had a different kind of concern — privacy. The FMLA allows...
Family and Medical Leave Act prohibitions
The Family and Medical Leave Act, also known as FMLA, provides eligible employees of covered employers with the ability to take unpaid, job protected leave for specified medical reasons. Even if you qualify for FMLA, it's not out of the question that you may run into...
Five new laws affecting California workers starting January 1
California's employment law landscape is constantly evolving, trying to strike a balance between the interests of employers and their workers. Every year the state passes new laws to better adapt to the modern workplace. In 2017, these new laws have covered topics...
Transgender harassment and discrimination in the workplace
Every employee deserves to work in an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Harassment and discrimination - although illegal - are a reality in many U.S. workplaces.Transgender employees often face...
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...
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.