When an employment relationship turns sour, it is only natural for any employer to think about ending that relationship. Typically, the employer wants to be able to simply move on by having the employee go away. Termination may indeed be the solution, but if not done properly, the employee may continue to remain a problem. Failing to properly handle the termination process can lead to the even less enjoyable experience of defending an expensive lawsuit filed by the former employee Â? whether that lawsuit is meritorious or not.