Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas

Bought company, can I fire people

We have purchased a business, can I fire the managers or employees, if I want

to now manage it, or do I need just cause? I do not want to get stuck with a

workers comp claim.


Asked on 7/29/05, 10:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Evans Mathis & Donheiser

Re: Bought company, can I fire people

You can terminate any employee "at will," for any reason you wish, or no reason, as long as you do not breach any contract or do so for a motivation that violates applicable state or federal statutes. You need to discuss this situation with an experienced employment law attorney.

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Answered on 7/29/05, 10:57 am


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