How to fire employees and not get sued  How to fire employees
and not get sued  Pin It   People often strongly identify
themselves with what they do for a living, and their self-worth
is closely connected to their continued employment. When people
are let go, it makes a big difference if they can keep their
dignity intact. They will be much less likely to sue their
former employer. Here are some tips to keep in mind when making
termination decisions and delivering the message to the
employee.  Make sure you’re right: Gather all the supporting
facts and documentation. You do not want to be wrong when you
decide to terminate an employee. Part of being right is making
sure the employee is aware of performace issues, preferably in
writing, and has been given 30 days to meet expectations prior
to the termination decision. Give the employee a chance to ask
and answer questions, address issues and tell his or her side of
the story.  Make a clear decision: Carefully consider all the
facts and information that you hav