If you have a problem with an employee,you have not one but two choices:try to coach them and work with them to improve their performance, or fire them. Firing an employee can be costly and cause your employee a great deal of emotional and financial difficulties especially in the modern economy. Done in the wrong way, firing someone can also open you or your organization up to liability and lawsuits. Unfortunately, however, there are situations where terminating an employee is your only option. This article will show you how to fire somebody gracefully and safely.