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What does the King’s Speech mean for employers?

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Posted by Gemma Clark & Charlotte Tapp on 03 September 2024

Gemma Clark Associate
Charlotte Tapp Paralegal
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Gemma Clark

Associate

Gemma advises on a variety of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, both for employers and employees.
Charlotte is an experienced employment paralegal supporting clients with all aspects of HR legal matters, from drafting documentation to assisting in complex tribunal claims.

Gemma Clark

Gemma advises on a variety of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, both for employers and employees.

Charlotte Tapp

Charlotte is an experienced employment paralegal supporting clients with all aspects of HR legal matters, from drafting documentation to assisting in complex tribunal claims.

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