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E-briefing: Summarising the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 For The Construction Industry
Introduction On 7 April 2020, Parliament passed the wide-ranging COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (the “Act”) to provide temporary, targeted relief to alleviate the immense pressures caused to individuals, firms and businesses as a result of the COVID-19...
Your Virtual Law Firm- Eversheds Harry Elias
The Singapore Government recently announced new measures to act as “circuit breakers” to control and mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The measures include the shutdown of all work places between 7 April and 4 May 2020, with prescribed exceptions. Eversheds...
E-briefing: Summary of the Solidarity and Resilience Budget Measures
Summary of the Solidarity Budget measures targeted at supporting businesses which was announced on 6 April 2020. Enhanced Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) Government will pay 75% of the first $4,600 of monthly salaries paid in April 2020, for every local worker in...
Tech Matters: Your Partner in Times of Crisis- Eversheds Harry Elias
The Singapore Government recently announced new measures to act as “circuit breakers” to control and mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The measures include the shutdown of all work places between 7 April and 4 May 2020, with prescribed exceptions. Eversheds...
E-briefing: Suspension of Activities at Workplace Premises from 7 April 2020
To reduce the risk of further local transmission of COVID-19, all business, social or other activities that cannot be conducted through telecommuting from home will be suspended from 7 April 2020 to 4 May 2020 (inclusive). Companies that are able to continue to...
E-briefing: Malaysia- How Would the COVID-19 Outbreak Affect My Contracts?
The recent novel coronavirus outbreak (officially named “COVID-19”) has affected millions across the globe, with the Director-General of the World Health Organization (“WHO”) calling the outbreak “unprecedented” and declaring a global public-health emergency last...
E-briefing: Malaysia- Covid-19 and the Movement Restriction Order – How Does This Affect Your Employees?
Q: Can employers offer unpaid leave to their employees during the period of the Movement Restriction Order (“Order”)? A: No, employers may not compel their employees to take unpaid leave during the quarantine period. Q: Can employers ask their employees to utilise...
E-briefing: A 6-Month Breather from Non-Performance of Contractual Obligations due to Covid-19 Pandemic
Temporary relief for inability to perform contractual obligations due to COVID-19 pandemic through introduction of COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill in Parliament Introduction 1. On 26 March 2020, the Singapore Government introduced the Supplementary Budget 2020...
E-briefing: Wage cut guidelines to sustain businesses and jobs amid the COVID-19 outbreak
In March 2020, the National Wage Council convened to formulate and implement wage guidelines for the period from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2021, in a bid to respond to and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and jobs. National Wage Council[1] The National Wage...
E-briefing: Guides to Force Majeure Around the World
Guides to Force Majeure Around the World The current COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a range of medical, social and economic consequences around the world. The effects on commerce have already been dramatic and for those of us who advise on global trade, supply...