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Key takeaways for employers from the EAT’s first decision on the fairness of a COVID-19 related dismissal

By Laura Anthony
May 23, 2022
  • COVID-19
  • Health and safety
  • Unfair dismissal
  • Working Conditions
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We look at the key takeaways for employers from the EAT’s first decision on the fairness of a COVID-19 related dismissal on our website.

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Laura Anthony

About Laura Anthony

Laura supports the team on a broad range of both contentious and non-contentious legal matters, acting for both employers and employees. Her experience includes: advising corporate bodies and senior-level individuals on a wide range of employment law issues; drafting and negotiating terms of employment contracts and consultancy agreements; advising on and negotiating settlement agreements for employers and exiting employees; reviewing and drafting employment policies and handbooks; advising employers on exiting strategies and the associated unfair and wrongful dismissal risks; and providing support on large corporate transactions.

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