ACAS has issued guidance for employers on how to handle grievance and disciplinary processes during the COVID-19 pandemic. We summarise the key points on our dedicated COVID-19 global labor and employment hub.
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About Laura Morrison
Laura is a managing practice development lawyer based in Dentons' Edinburgh office, supporting the People, Reward and Mobility practice across the UK. She has more than 17 years' experience as an employment lawyer. Laura's responsibilities focus on supporting our fee earners through a variety of knowledge initiatives, from internal and external training to the development of innovative methods for service delivery.
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