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COVID-19 and unfair dismissal claims

By Emily Russell and Purvis Ghani
January 11, 2023
  • COVID-19
  • Employee welfare
  • Health and safety
  • Termination
  • Tribunal claims
  • Unfair dismissal
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The Court of Appeal has issued its decision on the first case to reach it relating to COVID-19 and health and safety dismissals. We explore the judgment on our website.

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COVID-19, employee welfare, health and safety, termination, Tribunal claims, Unfair dismissal
Emily Russell

About Emily Russell

Emily is an associate in Dentons' People Reward and Mobility team in London, specialising in UK employment law. Emily supports businesses on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment related matters.

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Purvis Ghani

About Purvis Ghani

Purvis is a partner in Dentons’ London office. He is a member of the People, Reward and Mobility practice in the UK.

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