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COVID-19 health and safety regulations for employers

Gillian Lumb, Director in the Employment Practice joined Pippa Hudson on Cape Talk to discuss the COVID-19 health and safety regulations for employers. She clarifies the guidelines that are set out by government in relation to health and safety in the workplace.

17 Jun 2020 18:28 Minutes Podcast
COVID-19 health and safety regulations for employers

COVID-19 health and safety regulations for employers

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COVID-19 health and safety regulations for employers

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Gillian Lumb, Director in the Employment Practice joined Pippa Hudson on Cape Talk to discuss the COVID-19 health and safety regulations for employers. She clarifies the guidelines that are set out by government in relation to health and safety in the workplace.

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