15 Questions To Ask Before You Fire Someone.. Firing an employee is not a pleasant part of anyone’s job. Unfortunately when you work in HR, the burden of telling someone that they are fired often falls on your shoulders. It’s not something you look forward to, but it is part of the job – and it never gets any easier. Firing someone isn’t like ripping off a bandage. You shouldn’t do it quickly and just get it over with. Instead you need to stop and think through ever little detail. If you don’t, you might get sued by a disgruntled employee. Before you ever utter the words, “You’re Fired,” you need to assess the whole situation. Be sure to consider these 15 questions to ask before you fire someone: Am I following company policy? Are my reasons for firing this person valid? What did the person do wrong? Do I have proof and documentation? Have I issued regular performance reviews? Has the employee receive adequate warnings? Did the employee have a chance to remedy the situation? Has anyone else been fired for the same thing in the past? Is there any evidence of discrimination? What’s the best time and place to let them go?