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Managing disciplinary and grievance matters with a remote workforce

By Will Walsh Rebecca Thornley-Gibson Simon Bellm

14/05/2020

Join DMH Stallard’s Employment Team as they examine the practical issues faced by employers when managing disciplinary and grievance matters with a remote workforce, particularly when those key to the process have been furloughed. They also consider likely problems as social distancing measures start to ease, such as dealing with reluctant returners.

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Will Walsh

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Expertise in the employment aspects of company restructures and strategy, including international elements.
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Rebecca Thornley-Gibson

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Specialist in contract and policy frameworks, employee relations, employment tribunal litigation and senior executive terms and exits.
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Simon Bellm

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Specialist in intricate employee relations and structural change matters and offering expertise in TUPE issues.

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