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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

TECH MATTERS   CHALLENGES IN ETHICAL GOVERNANCE OF AI – TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY In the Tech Matters Series, Shaun Leong, Partner based in the Singapore office of global law practice Eversheds Sutherland, Eversheds Harry Elias, considers, in collaboration...

Reviewing Stargood Construction Pte Ltd v Shimizu Corp [2019] SGHC 261 (“Stargood”) Introduction The High Court’s decision in Stargood Construction Pte Ltd v Shimizu Corp [2019] SGHC 261 (“Stargood”) has clarified the difference between a contract which has ended and...

This morning we woke up to the news that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a pandemic in view of its alarming levels of spread and severity. Looking from a risk management standpoint, we have identified three major categories...