Terminating an employee is never an easy thing to do. But by paying careful attention to the termination letter and exit interview, HR professionals and in-house lawyers can help make sure the termination of a worker goes as smoothly as possible—and keep the potential for post-employment lawsuits to a minimum.

In two recent blog posts about termination letters and exit interviews, Julie Brook, blogger and blog editor for Continuing Education of the Bar—California (CEB), offered tips for employers when they’re faced with dismissing a worker.