They told her to go home and not to go back to the office. She felt humiliated and victimized, and she sued-but she could just as easily have become violent. Therefore, proceed with caution. The key to an uneventful termination is planning. Whether laying off one person or a hundred, don't leave anything to chance.
Large layoffs tend to be more unwieldy, therefore more dangerous.
They require extra planning. Either they recruited the wrong person, or they didn't train or manage them well. Appraisals don't always have to be written, but they must be honest and direct. Firings at high levels tend to be especially brutal, so make sure even high-level managers are measured. Initiate training to strengthen problem areas.