Not being able to legally fire an employee that isn't working out can put a lethal amount of stress on a new company. I don't know where you get the idea that

Not being able to legally fire an employee that isn't working out can put a lethal amount of stress on a new company. I don't know where you get the idea that you cannot legally fire an employee. You can fire employees, and I have fired a fair share myself. You just have to do it correctly.