You want to avoid any appearance of discrimination, so it’s always a good idea to build a case against a problem employee, point out their specific performance issues, and give them a chance to change.
Many entrepreneurs enter into their new venture without a clear human resources plan. Having a plan doesn’t just mean identifying key employees and decision-makers; that’s easy. It means having an HR strategy in place that is both compliant with the law, and is designed to attract and retain the talent you need to succeed.