Have you ever hired in a rush or fired in haste?  

If your business has never faced a legal claim by a former employee or the threat of one, it is easy to feel immune and wonder why you would spend time and money on proactive work.
But just one legal challenge, even if you are ultimately successful, can be tremendously costly in terms of time, money, stress, and frustration . 

This guide examines some of the legal risks in the context of hiring and firing, offers some tips on how to minimize those risks, and focuses on the most important document you have:
the employment agreement.