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WEBINAR | Annual Employment Law Conference

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WEBINAR | Annual Employment Law Conference

The COVID-19 pandemic saw a dramatic shift in the world of work as we knew it. It raised new challenges, forced us to think of new solutions to old problems, and demanded adaptability and novel ways of operating in the “new normal”. Our Employment team hosted an annual webinar where they provided an overview of the year in review, the latest case law, newly promulgated and upcoming legislation and best practices in the new work order.

18 Sep 2020 1 min read Webinar Recording Webinar

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