i will only say that for a domestic help the liquidation is never a huge amount of monies (regardless whether they are entitled to it or not). if you were happy with them and need to let them go for reasons unrelated to their performance it is a fair "gift" that can see them through bad times. if you are firing someone for stealing or misbehaving in any way it is a given they will try to make your life hell so it is a reasonable thing to do to avoid any further problems. in both cases it is essential you have the paperwork that is legal (you cannot get any better than calculations sealed by secretaria de trabajo) and that you have them sign it. always pays up to be protected