Today, the Chancellor unveiled the UK government’s Plan for Jobs 2020. The aim of this plan is to prevent the mass unemployment which many fear will be a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of measures to support employers have been announced. Further detail can be found on our dedicated COVID-19 global labor and employment hub.

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Alison Weatherhead

About Alison Weatherhead

Alison supports and advises clients on the full range of human resource queries and acts for clients in employment tribunals and judicial mediations, predominantly for employers. Her experience in tribunals includes advising on unfair dismissal, disability discrimination claims, whistleblowing claims and unlawful deductions from wages.

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