I am the manager of a company and I have employees who have children and families, but they do not perform their work as required?

The questioner : I work at a company; I am the manager of the company.

The Shaykh : What do you do?

The questioner : I am the manager of a company; I work as the manager of a company.

The Shaykh : The manager of a company?

The questioner : Yes, I have employees, for example, who do not put in effort. When I come, I say, "By Allah, my livelihood and my children depend on me; my ability is what I have."

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and Allah's mercy and blessings. Welcome. How are you?

The questioner : Praise be to Allah, I am well.

The Shaykh : Okay?

The questioner : Praise be to Allah.

Another questioner : So he says to me: "This is the effort I put in, and I have children and I need to provide for them, but my work conditions require more effort than what I am currently providing." So, if I fire him, will I be sinful?

The Shaykh : No, if he does not fulfill the rights of the work and you fire him for this reason, and for no other reason, then it is permissible, and nothing is required of you.