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,...
Employment Law
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...
Understanding mandatory overtime laws in California
Hourly employees in California are generally entitled to receive overtime compensation at the rate of 1.5 times their normal hourly wage. This guarantee is embodied in both state and federal law. Employees, however, often work for employers who try to avoid the...
What are PAGA claims, and how successful are they?
Ever since the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) became law in 2004, it has caused employers headaches and sparked recent questions in California courts about the manageability of certain mass tort claims. Also called the Hero Labor Law, PAGA claims have...
Fighting back against disability discrimination in California
America has come a long way in how it provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities. And, there is growing recognition that disabilities aren’t always physical – they can be mental as well. But, despite our society’s advances in this area, there are,...
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.