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I cannot think of anyone that I know that loves to fire an employee but sometimes you just have to do it. The first thing that comes to mind is how to protect the business from a lawsuit. Even though most businesses are covered by at-will laws, which allow for firing of an employee for no reason. This language should be incorporated into your employment agreements, offering you another layer of protection. However this will not stop an employee from filing a lawsuit against you for wrongful termination. Even if the courts rule in your favor you are still left paying for the court and attorney fees. Consider the following guidelines when hiring employees and while employees are working for your company.   Probationary Period Consider a probationary period. It is difficult to determine an employee’s work style before they begin work so many companies institute a probationary period during which employees may be fired. This is a great time to determine if the employee is meeting your expectations, fits the com