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Helen Farr

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London

Does an employer’s duty of care extend to commuting?

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In an article for People Management, Helen Farr discusses employer obligations to keep people safe on their commute, including:

concerns about the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on people's commute
extent of employer's legal duty of care with regard to travel
considerations to support people's wellbeing
practical actions.

Services and Groups Employment, pensions & mobility

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