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07 April 2020
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...
[More] 06 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...
[More] 03 April 2020
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...
[More] 03 April 2020
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...
[More] 02 April 2020
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...
[More] 01 April 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...
[More] 01 April 2020
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...
[More] 20 March 2020
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...
[More] 13 March 2020
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...
[More] 12 March 2020
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...
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