Cryptic crossword clue
Deceived about employee being badly treated 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MISHANDLED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does MISHANDLED mean?

MISHANDLED verb
  1. To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.
  2. To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.

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