How to Terminate an Employee in California

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Decide whether a lay-off or a firing is most appropriate.. Consider the general rule.. Determine if there is a contract involved.

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Decide whether a lay-off or a firing is most appropriate.

Step 1

Decide whether a lay-off or a firing is most appropriate.

2

Consider the general rule.

Step 2

Consider the general rule.

3

Determine if there is a contract involved.

Step 3

Determine if there is a contract involved.

4

Look through any company policies and documents.

Step 4

Look through any company policies and documents.

5

Determine if any state and/or federal laws will apply.

Step 5

Determine if any state and/or federal laws will apply.

6

Consider the legal ramifications of not terminating an employee.

Step 6

Consider the legal ramifications of not terminating an employee.

7

Review an employee's personnel file.

Step 7

Review an employee's personnel file.

8

Use care when terminating an employee.

Step 8

Use care when terminating an employee.

9

Terminate the employee at the right time.

Step 9

Terminate the employee at the right time.

10

Make available an employee's final paycheck.

Step 10

Make available an employee's final paycheck.

11

Consider a severance pay agreement.

Step 11

Consider a severance pay agreement.

12

Ask an employee to return any company property.

Step 12

Ask an employee to return any company property.

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