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COVID-19: Employer obligations if returning to work

This webcast will review the proposed easing of restrictions and look at the employer’s legal obligations and what you need to consider when you get the green light to resume business in whatever form that might be. 

COVID-19: Employer obligations if returning to wor

This webcast reviews the proposed easing of restrictions and look at the employer’s legal obligations and what you need to consider when you get the green light to resume business in whatever form that might be. Nigel Ward will discuss the legal issues employers must consider and will look at:

  • Providing a safe work environment
  • Stand downs and returning to work
  • Getting casuals back to work, including those on JobKeeper

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