I am a new business owner. Do I have to make personnel records available to my former employees?

No, you only have to provide payroll records.

What are the terms that needs to exist in order to sue an employer for "unjustified dismissal"?

If you complain or threaten to complain about what you believe is fraudulent or illegal conduct that your employer engaged in and you are fired...

Am I entitled to the severance without signing a release?

Often payment of severance is conditioned on the signing of a release. An attorney would need to review your entire offer letter and any related...

Am I allowed to add a cause for termination and extend the period as an independent contractor?

You can try to change the contract, but the other party doesn't have to agree. You may wish to hire an attorney to help you negotiate the terms.

Is my employer allowed to write me up or harass me about what days I use my intermittent fmla even if they occur on pattern days

More facts are needed to determine whether your employer's actions constitute illegal interference with your FMLA leave. You should consult...

DOL complaint for Independent Contractor mis-classification

If you were working for an "end client" through your own employer, then you were not misclassified as an independent contractor. In other words,...

I want to fire this individual - what are my options? What are my liabilities as the Manager?

You should consult with your company's human resources manager and/or legal counsel before you do anything that could subject you and the company...

What rights do I have?

You should review your company's protocol for investigating internal complaints. If this sit-down is not part of the protocol, bring that to HR's...

Your former employer could still sue you for violating your noncompete. However, its damages would be reduced if you stop working for its client....

Do I have to make all employees apply for their job and do I have to pay the 2 being laid off unemployment insurance?

Usually the seller terminates its employees and the buyer rehires those employees it wants to keep. This should all be spelled out in the purchase...