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Can businesses force employees to return to the office

Tamsanqa Mila, Associate in the Employment practice joined Smile FM for an interview where he discussed whether or not businesses have the right to force employees to return to the office, even though they are fully capable to work from home.

2 Oct 2020 07:16 Minutes Podcast
Can businesses force employees to return to the office

Can businesses force employees to return to the office

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Can businesses force employees to return to the office

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Tamsanqa Mila, Associate in the Employment practice joined Smile FM for an interview where he discussed whether or not businesses have the right to force employees to return to the office, even though they are fully capable to work from home.

 

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