The labor market in 2026 is weird: it’s harder to find the right people, owners are scared to lose the ones they have, and disengaged employees are quietly draining profit and energy. In this episode of eLegal Radio, Dr. Shena Dixon Mason, Esq., Ph.D. in Organization Management and Leadership, ABD, breaks down how to handle termination decisions in a “low‑hire, low‑fire” season without turning a performance problem into a legal problem. You’ll learn the difference between “I’m frustrated” and “I can prove a pattern,” how to document expectations and conversations like a real CEO, and what to say—and not say—when it’s time to let someone go. By the end, you’ll have a humane, legally aware off‑boarding script and a simple worksheet you can use before you fire anyone else. Join the community at www.audiobookschool.com.