Legal Question in Employment Law in California

can an employer close the

Can an employer close his dental practice from Christmas to New Year's without compensation to his staff? The employees are full time hourly employees and he tells them it's slow and it's not worth staying open that week. Are they entitled to umemployment insurance? They return to work on Monday, is it too late to file? If the answer is in favor of the staff, does he owe them back pay?


Asked on 12/31/06, 11:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

Re: can an employer close the

Employers do not have to pay for hours not worked. If the employer decides to pay holiday pay, that is within their discretion. Check with EDD to see if you were off work long enough to qualify for benefits.

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Answered on 1/02/07, 5:49 pm


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