Terminating an employee is a difficult decision for most people to make. Before terminating an employee, carefully consider the reasons, and then ask the following questions: Has somebody else done something similar in the past and not been terminate…
The California Labor Code and the Industrial Welfare Commission’s Wage Orders provide complex and detailed rules and regulations governing payment of wages. Litigation over wage & hours matters is becoming more and more common and can result in…
Generally, employers should only provide dates of employment, whether the employee was terminated or resigned, and whether the employer would re-hire the employee. Employers who give any additional information could be held liable for defamatory or n…
Another great way to limit your liability in terminating an employee is to provide a severance agreement. A severance agreement is an agreement where the employee agrees to release the employer from any and all liability and the employer agrees to pa…
Kevin Schwin is devoted to representing primarily employees. Thus, Mr. Schwin is not willing to defend employers in lawsuits. However, sometimes employers sue employees for various claims. If you have been sued, or are about to be sued, by your…
