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Rights of workers when it comes to the threat of the coronavirus

Aadil Patel, Director and National Head of the Employment practice joined eNCA to talk about the rights of workers when it comes to the threat of the coronavirus.

11 Mar 2020 05:53 Minutes TV interview

Aadil Patel, Director and National Head of the Employment practice joined eNCA to talk about the rights of workers when it comes to the threat of the coronavirus.

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