Legal Question in Business Law in California

Worker with no SSN

I bought an operating small cafe. The chef speaks only Spanish and cannot verify his SSN. He's worked at the place for 5 years. What's my recourse to firing him because he might be illegal?


Asked on 3/21/08, 8:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Williamson Charles J. Williamson, Attorney At Law

Re: Worker with no SSN

Have you considered that the reason why the cafe might be ongoing is because of the chef?

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Answered on 3/21/08, 8:24 pm
sean novick The Sean Novick Law Group

Re: Worker with no SSN

You are entitled to fire any employee you want, subject to the labor code and employment contracts.(race, harassment, etc.)

Please feel free to contact my office for a free initial consultation

www.seannovicklaw.com

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Answered on 3/21/08, 10:37 pm


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