Data privacy. Tax strategy. Contract negotiations. Employment matters. Trade concerns. Legal disputes…
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, you need answers to keep your business running during the crisis — and thriving after the battle is won.
On 1/10/21, Decree of Necessity and Urgency 678/21 was published in the National Official Gazette, which establishes until 31/12/21 the general prevention measures and local and focused containment provisions to be complied with by all persons in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. MORE.
Following the enactment of the Justice Legislation Amendment (System Enhancement and Other Matters) Act 2021 (Vic) (2021 Act), the Wills Act 1997 and the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 have been amended to allow for Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorneys (EPOA) to be signed and witnessed electronically in Victoria on a permanent and ongoing basis.
As all providers are now well aware, from 17 September 2021 a person can only work in a residential aged care facility if they have at least received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, or are covered by an exemption. Each state and territory in Australia has issued health
In past articles, we have emphasized that mandatory vaccination policies in the workplace are generally permissible, subject to legitimate objections that may be raised on the basis of grounds protected under human rights legislation. While medical (disability) grounds for objection to vaccination are an obvious candidate, there has been some speculation as to whether
Vorys attorneys will present the most timely and relevant topics as businesses and organizations respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect to discuss business, legal and political issues directly related to reopening and the pandemic. REGISTER.
In partnership with R3, Edwin Coe is delighted to present in a webinar led by our Head of Employment, Linky Trott, who will examine issues that employers are facing post lockdown. REGISTER.
On Monday night, in response to the increasing rates of COVID-19, the Victorian Government announced a two week shutdown of the construction industry from 21 September 2021 to 4 October 2021 (Shutdown Period) in metropolitan Melbourne, the City of Ballarat, the City of Greater Geelong, the Surf Coast Shire and
Historically, unless otherwise authorized by a corporation’s board, shareholder meetings have been held in person¹. Following the outbreak of the coronavirus, virtual meetings became more commonplace and a welcome alternative for safety purposes. MORE.
In contrast to Hong Kong’s delayed election results (discussed in a moment), this week’s blog appears early and with good reason: tonight marks the Mid-Autumn Festival and tomorrow is a public holiday. MORE.
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced several updates to his plan for combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. Although media reports have led some to believe that President Biden’s actions have imposed an immediately effective mandate for private sector employers with 100 or more employees to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Data privacy. Tax strategy. Contract negotiations. Employment matters. Trade concerns. Legal disputes…
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, you need answers to keep your business running during the crisis — and thriving after the battle is won.
