How can I fire a pregnant woman?

Question

I have two employees. One has been with me for a few years. The other has been with me for about 3 months, she is pregnant, and told me she will not be coming back after her baby in January. I can not afford her any more and want to let her go but I do not want to have a lawsuit because she is pregnant.

Answer 1

Explain, you cannot keep two people. The choice was made by seniority. The other person was there longer, therefore the one with the shortest time on the job is being left go.
Continue, this has nothing to do with job performance, but you cannot afford to have two people on the job.
You haven't even mentioned pregancy, and it has nothing to do with your decision.
if she brings it up, expain you will not contest her claim for unemployment. She will be out of work through no fault of her own.

If you would feel more comfortable speaking with your lawyer first, then, do it.
But do it soon and get it oiver with.