As a business owner, you sometimes have to fire employees. It’s a hard situation. But you know that it’s necessary. Recently, you’ve decided that you need to let one of your employees go for the good of the company. But the problem is that the employee is in a...
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Can I dismiss an employee who reports to work drunk?
As a general starting point, California is an at-will employment state. This means you can terminate an employee at any time and for any reason (or without a reason) during the employment period. However, you cannot terminate an employee on discriminatory grounds. If...
Can your employer ask about your sexual orientation?
Your workplace should be a safe space. It can be devastating to work in a hostile environment. Certain factors can lead to such an environment, including discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) protects employees from any form of...