If you are an employer in California, you need to be aware of the various federal and state laws that govern your relationship with your employees. These laws cover a wide range of issues, such as wages, hours, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leaves of...
Employment Law
Scope of duties determines whether executive exemption applies
The government classifies workers in every fathomable way: skilled or unskilled, professional or labor, public or private sector, civilian or military. State law—specifically Section 510 of the California Labor Code—determines which employees earn overtime for work...
Can I collect unemployment in California if I quit my job?
We all have our reasons for quitting a job. Sometimes, we just want to seek greener pastures elsewhere or we got a golden opportunity at another company. But at other times, our workplace conditions are so intolerable that we feel pressured to quit. Quitting a job may...
The EEOC Mediation Program
Litigation negatively impacts both sides of the case, even in employment discrimination cases. Businesses must spend time, money and resources throughout the process, and the process could take years. For employees, justice is deferred until the litigation is done,...
Have you been discriminated against in your work appraisal?
It’s appraisal season, that time of year where employers develop written assessments of their employees’ performance over the last calendar year. It can be a great way for workers to receive feedback on their competencies and their ability to meet their employer’s...
What is the difference between race, color and national origin?
All workers in California deserve to be treated fairly in the workplace. Unfortunately, discrimination based on race, color or national origin still occurs. Race, color and national origin as protected categories can be difficult to tell apart. However, they each have...
Where do you draw the line between freelancer and employee?
Everyone knows there employees have certain rights that independent contractors do not, but it can be difficult to define the difference between the two categories. In recent years, California and the federal government have tried to draw the lines between freelancers...
When are employers not allowed to fire at-will employees?
Most employers in California like to hire employees on an at-will basis. This gives both the employer and the employee the power to end the employment relationship for almost any reason and at almost any time. This gives employees the power to quit at any time for any...
What is the ABC test for determining employee classification?
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...
Do employees have the right to vacation?
Everyone can use a vacation from time to time but taking off several days is unreasonable if an employer does not provide paid time off or has unreasonable rules. California’s laws govern worker vacations. Legal requirements California’s wage and hour laws do not...
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.