Legal Question in Employment Law in California

can i fire my employee because i can not afford her anymore?


Asked on 9/26/12, 2:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Of course.

in general, unless an employee is civil service, in a union, or has a written employment contract, they are an 'at will' employee that can be disciplined or terminated any time for any reason, with or without �cause�, explanation or notice. That is, UNLESS the termination or discipline is based upon discrimination, harassment or retaliation as defined as actually �illegal� under the ADA [disability], Civil Rights [age, race, sex, ethnic, religion, pregnancy, etc], FMLA [medical leave], Whistle-blower, or similar statutes. Any employee's goal should be to keep their supervisors happy and make them look good to the company, and make the company money. That�s how the company pays employee wages. If you don't, then don't be surprised to be replaced.

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Answered on 9/26/12, 2:57 pm


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