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The ERA – Benefits and Working Conditions
They will explore the updated approach to flexible working requests, changes to paternity provisions, and what organisations need to know about harmonising terms and conditions in public contracts under TUPE. The session will also touch on adjustments to statutory sick pay and outline the potential implications these reforms may have on payroll processes.
Catrin Mills is a Partner and David Leach is a Senior Associate at Sharpe Pritchard LLP.
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