what is the California law regarding letting someone go because business is not bringing in enough money?
968318
Your employment was "At Will" and can be terminated for any reason.  Most companies with any self-respect will at least give you severance pay, but if you were let go because they were cash-strapped, it would explain why they gave you nothing.  Sorry, you have no claim on further compensation from your past employer.  You can, however, collect unemployment insurance.  It also looks good on your resume that you are punctual and don't take a lot of time off.
81332
Go to the local District courthouse, it shouldn’t be to difficult. Don't go to an attorney, its probably under $2000 you don’t want to give half of that away to an attorney do you?\n\nGranted, attorney's can be very helpful in situations, but in small legal situations such as this you can do it.\n\nAlso, have you just tried telling the property owner that if they dont pay up then serious legal action will occur, with potential severe legal penalties? That my scare them into coming up with your money.\n\nP.S. Don't take a check, cash or a cashiers check only.
92883
The owner doesn't draw a salary -- the owner (of any business) profits from his business (if it is run well).  So, if income exceeds expenses then they get that difference as their income.  If expenses exceed income they make no money.
249165
There IS no typical way, it's negotiated depending on your bargaining position vs. the seller's, which (since the seller won't be helping on operations) will be driven by how much the seller has into the business vs. what you bring to the table.  Seller wants out of operations so one big thing you bring to the table is your willingness to take over operations -- use this to ask for over 2/3 of the profits.  But seller may not agree to this if s/he has personally guaranteed restaurant obligations or has put a lot of money into it.\n\nOn how much typically gets put in, that will depend on what kind of restaurant it is and where it's located.  Here's some more info you need to make a rational decision....\n\nAny franchisor has to give a franchise circular (generally known as a UFOC, i.e., uniform franchise offering circular) to the franchisee.  Get a copy of that from the seller.  Get copies of all financials for the past 3-5 years and interim financials for 2006 (Jan and Feb 2006).  The financials will help answer this question, but ask how much money the seller has personally put into the franchise since starting it.  Also ask whether s/he has personally guaranteed any loans, leases or other restaurant liabilities, and whether you'll be expected to do the same.  Be extremely careful/skeptical if you're expected to personally guaranty anything because often times a seller will want the buyer to do this so the seller can get off personal guarantees, leaving buyer holding the bag.  Ask if the restaurant is in default on any liabilities.  Ask if there are any outstanding lawsuits against the restaurant.  \n\nYou need a lawyer (and maybe also a CPA) to help you -- no way you should proceed without one, you could really get burned.  I'd contact a corporate lawyer in your area who has experience with franchise purchases.  Generally speaking, you'd be looking at someone from a smaller firm since big firms charge a lot.  Good luck.
198835
well, you should not expect your friend to use you. Although, its a good idea to "keep it in the family".  Business sometimes gets involved and it should not. You really don't have a right to be upset.  Let them pay the high closing cost that they may not have had to with you.  Maybe they will regret not usuing you, but don't expect friends and family to go thru you.  Don't let it ruin your friendship either.
687340
It all depends on how much money you are talking about.  That is why it is best to get a lawyer who go the extra mile.  Your lawyer could have found his money.  You can try but this time get a darn good lawyer.
96965
If someone has stopped short of taking you to court then nobody can recover court costs, cause they don't exist. \n\nOther legal expenses inccured by the person bringing the case could not be recovered unless they won in court.
61636
If they go out of business they can lock them out. There was a company close to where I live that did that a couple years ago. They went out of business over night and locked everyone out. They were all out of job.
400698
The court has to make you pay.  Don't listen to someone who is leaving you.  Get a lawyer.
208759
you should consult a California Lawyer and discuss with him/her what you should do
341443
Go to the local Tax Assement.  Unpaid taxes get taken out of the sale of a house at closing and can go on for years so you might not be able to motivate some people to sell that way.  I think it all depends on what city you are in.
961427
legal obligation no they don't have to tell you.. husband worked for a company for 6 years and one day he was meet at the door and told to clear off his desk They  are shutting there door,,, when he asked why didn't even the managers know this was happening ,,there reply was we needed to keep the money coming in till we shut down morally it stinks but there nothing that could be done  .........start looking for another job and good luck
583504
What State ? I knew someone here in CA who did that for awhile before they realized it's illegal.
308887
No, it is not technically "your" money. It is the owners option to fix the gate or to leave it and pocket the money. It will be his loss in the future, if he ever decides to sell the property or whatever, he'll wish then (after the $$ is long gone) that he went ahead and fixed it now- just let it go and don't stress about it
803419
I don't believe that they can take this money, but I would ask the attorney that is handling your bankruptcy, he will know the answer to this.
909003
Sounds legal to me.\n\nBut, check out a book, "Tenent's Rights" (or some such title) by Nolo Press at the booksore, library, or at www.nolo.com .  They have a California-specific version that should address this *exact* situation.
1090234
Possession is 9/10's the law, therefore since you are acting on behalf of the bank who owns the property, you don't have to contact the people.  I'm sure they've had plenty of notices, too.  Those people no longer own the property, therefore their personal belongings no longer belong to them.