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This is one of the most uncomfortable situations a business owner can face, and you are not alone in it. The wrong move here can cost you far more than a pay rise — it can open the door to a retaliation claim down the line. There are several factors at play that are specific to your situation, your industry, and how your workplace policies are currently documented. Before you respond to this employee in any direction, it is worth having a conversation with an HR expert who deals with exactly this kind of scenario every day. Call CalWorkSafety & HR at (949) 413-6821. We can help you think through this the right way.

In California, the honest answer is that any employee can file a claim. What matters is whether your business is in a position to defend itself. That depends entirely on what you have in writing, how you have managed the employee up to this point, and whether your policies are current and compliant. Every termination situation is different, and what protects one employer may not protect another. Before you make any decisions, speak with an HR specialist who knows California employment law inside and out. CalWorkSafety & HR has been helping employers navigate this for 25 years. Call us first at (949) 413-6821.

Yes — and reaching out sooner rather than later makes a significant difference. How you handle a difficult employee situation from this point forward matters just as much as what has already happened. The approach that is right for your business depends on your industry, your team size, your existing documentation, and the specific behavior you are dealing with. CalWorkSafety & HR works with business owners across California and Nevada on exactly these situations. Give us a call at (949) 413-6821 and let’s talk through what you are facing.

A Performance Improvement Plan done correctly can protect your business. Done incorrectly, it can actually create more exposure. The right approach depends on your current policies, how the performance issues have been handled so far, and what your documentation looks like. This is not the kind of process you want to figure out on the fly. An HR specialist can walk you through what a compliant, defensible PIP looks like for your specific situation. Reach out to CalWorkSafety & HR at (949) 413-6821 before you put anything in writing.