Firing an employee is never the ideal outcome, for anyone. No matter what, there’s going to be some anguish and awkwardness associated with it—but there are steps to take to make sure a rough process is as smooth as it can be. 

Joining LXBN TV to speak on some dos and don’ts when it comes to letting an employee go is Lisa Stam. She’s founding partner at Koldorf Stam LLP and author on the excellent blog, Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada.