This is simply not true in most US States. I wish people would stop spreading this sort of misinformation.
Just because an employee is terminated “for cause” does not mean they will be denied UI. In most US jurisdictions, denial of UI requires malfeasance, insubordination or gross misconduct on the part of the employee.
I used to give one-on-one instruction in my home. But I stopped that years ago.
Before the pandemic, I taught WordPress classes at the local SBDC and at local libraries in my area. I didn’t make any money directly from the teaching, but I got a good number of clients and referrals from it.
You need to speak with a real estate attorney who is an expert in commercial leases. Have them evaluate the current lease and see what the risks are. Have them suggest lease terms that could offer the protection you’re looking for, then see if the current landlord is open to extension/renegotiation.
Commercial leases can be quite complex and it’s best to have an expert to guide you. If you try to DIY things based on Google searches and/or advice from Reddit, you could end up in bad place.
Kind of odd that I had to scroll this far down to see this.
It’s obvious that OP’s employees don’t feel they’re treated well and probably don’t like them personally. Since he’s the kind of employer to spy on his workers and electronically eavesdrop on their conversation, they likely have good cause.