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 terminate an employee for any reason at ...

In this video blog post, shareholder Ericka Adler explains what employers need to know before terminating an employee for breach. She discusses how to evaluate whether conduct actually violates the ...

Firing someone is never easy. Even when you know they’ve got to go, there’s always a chance the episode may turn sour. An ideal termination is one in which both parties simply agree things are over ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Bob was a solid, long-term employee. But at the company ...

When employees comment on social media about controversial figures or issues, California employers face a delicate balance. Although online posts may be polarizing, disciplining employees for their ...

Should the evaluation require discussion of a substandard performance, do not allow your personal feelings to taint the evaluation, thus creating a bias or possible grounds for a discrimination ...