Exempt employee leaves early frequently can we fire her

The simple answer to your question is, yes, however, as in most things legal such things are not always that simple. My advice to you is to document the tardiness, provide the employee with a verbal, then a written warning prior to termination. This definitely the case if you have an employee handbook in effect or written policies, if you don't then you should consider doing so. When it comes to employee issues it is imperative that you document these issues in writing and have the employee acknowledge receipt by signing for it..Stephan Math Esq.