In depth: Employment practices liability: getting back to business?
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The disruption to working practices following the Covid-19 pandemic has also prompted major upheaval in the employment practices liability (EPL) market. Tim Evershed reports
Coronavirus has driven unprecedented change in how we live and work, bringing with it significant uncertainties about employment risks. Remote working, furlough, redundancies and numerous other staffing issues have added to a complex set of challenges for businesses.
Some employees became ill with Covid-19 while others were facing significant pressures in managing childcare and other caring responsibilities. Repeated lockdowns took their toll on individuals’ mental health and wellbeing. These
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