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Law Practice

Jan. 24, 2002

Quitting, Firing Needn't Mean Mayhem

Dicta Column - By Betty Morris, Whether and when to terminate one's employment or employee is probably the most difficult decision that can be made. In California, most employees are "at will," so neither side must give notice of termination, and the employer is not required to provide severance pay. While California law does not prescribe termination protocol, common sense and customary business etiquette do.

        Dicta Column
        
        By Betty Morris
        
        Whether and when to terminate one's employment or employee is probably the most difficult decision that can be made. In California, most employees are "at will," so neithe...

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