Your first step should probably be asking somebody in your management what the best process for this is because there's stuff you want to make sure you handle r

Your first step should probably be asking somebody in your management what the best process for this is because there's stuff you want to make sure you handle right to minimize your legal risks. If it's like any other company, you'll probably schedule a meeting with them and some other manager, give them the bad news, make sure they know what paychecks and benefits they still have coming their way, and be a human and offer them some words of support and encouragement. As far as your team, I think it's important to not say a bad word about the person let go.