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Aug08

Lay offs

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We are trying to decide whether or not to lay a supervisor off or to fire this person based on performance. What are the laws in California regarding lay offs and what is the best web site or sourse to find information on this?

This is a touchy issue, because California places more restrictions on the employment at will doctrine than any other state. Generally, California employers who terminate a worker for a performance issue must show that they made every effort to rectify the problem, including repeated warnings and retraining. In some cases, that still may not be enough. For that reason, if you genuinely intend not to replace this person, it might be wiser to lay him or her off. The safest course would be to consult with an attorney before taking any action.

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