Anybody out there with advice on disciplinary and dismissal issues? I work for a small company (10 people) as PA to the UK MD ... we've had performance issues with an administrator (I'm effectively her Line Manager) and my boss and I have agreed we need to dismiss her.  Only it's fallen on my shoulders to do it and I'm exceptionally stressed about it!  
I really need some advice on how to handle the situation as I work in the same office as this person.  My boss and I have agreed I need to first counsel the person to see if they improve (which I don't think they will!) and then fire them.
Anyone else been in this awful situation?  Any advice welcome ... !