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There are some similarities between employees and independent contractors in California, but how they are classified is very important. Employees receive benefits that independent contractors may not receive from the employer. Also, independent contractors do not...
Recently on the blog, we discussed your right to take leave under the Family Medical Leave Act. While this federal law gives you broad protection to take time off from work for certain medical conditions, employers often don’t follow the law, thereby denying employees...
More than 550,000 Californians work at fast-food restaurants. Unlike in other industries, these jobs don't require special training or advanced degrees, and so they offer opportunities that many workers otherwise might not have. Unfortunately, this aspect of the...
The weather this summer has been oppressive. The heat has been stifling, making it difficult for agricultural and construction workers, as well as others who work outdoors, to operate at peak performance. Working in excessive heat can also be extremely dangerous. In...
A couple of years ago it was hard to avoid all of the news about sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace, especially since many of those news stories originated right here in California. While sexual harassment and gender discrimination are certainly...
In California and across the United States, sexual harassment in the workplace is being taken far more seriously now than it used to be. The “Me Too” movement is a fundamental aspect of that. However, despite complaints being granted the seriousness they deserve with...
As a worker, you have several federal protections under the Family Medical Leave Act, commonly referred to as FMLA. This law allows you to take time off after the birth of a child or suffering from a serious medical condition or injury. While on leave, the FMLA allows...
Sick leave is often one of the most favorable benefits offered by employers. If your job offers you a generous amount of sick leave, you probably consider yourself lucky, especially if you take your health and wellness seriously. Recent times have emphasized...
Most employment relationships are considered at will, which essentially means that employees do not have to be fired only for cause and can be dismissed for any reason. There are, however, some exceptions to at-will employment that workers who believe they have been...
Being fired from a job is never an enjoyable experience for people in Southern California. Sometimes people are fired due to their own actions or work performance. However, many others are fired for reasons that are beyond their control. It could be because there is a...
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.
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