Business owners dread getting "a lawyer's letter" in any area, but when it comes to staff matters, the issues can be particularly sensitive and emotionally charged. How can you avoid getting that letter, or if you do, how to manage it without incurring the significant costs, both in financial and PR terms, that an employment related matter can cause.

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