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Considerations For Termination of an Underperforming Employee

Question: I run a small business and am considering terminating an employee.  What are the main things I should consider, and what is the overall process for terminating an employee? Answer: In California, employment is presumed to be “at-will.”  This means that, unless an employer agrees to terminate the employee only for good cause, an employer may…

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