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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 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 the Mitchell Shire (Restricted Areas). MORE.
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 or to undergo weekly testing, no such requirement exists at this time. MORE.
“If you build it, they will come.” It’s a quote adapted from the classic 1989 film Field of Dreams in which a corn farmer in Iowa (played by Kevin Costner) risks his livelihood to construct a baseball diamond on his land and the ghosts of past players arrive to take part in a game. MORE.
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is developing a rule that will require all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workforce is fully vaccinated or require any unvaccinated employees to produce a weekly negative test in order to come to work. MORE.
On September 9 2021, President Biden announced a six-pronged national action plan to combat COVID-19. Part of the administration’s strategy will be a push to vaccinate those who are still unvaccinated, including a focus on those individuals working in health care settings. MORE.
The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) does not currently recognise people who have received two different COVID-19 vaccines as being fully vaccinated. MORE.
As part of our dedication to helping our clients stay up-to-date on the ever-changing landscape as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve compiled the following highlights of changes to patent, trademark, and copyright operations around the world. MORE.
Travelling during a pandemic requires infinite patience and a willingness to adapt. Now back in Hong Kong and released from 14-day hotel isolation, BC&C Senior Partner Colin Cohen reflects on his eight-week adventure into the unknown. MORE.
The resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic has caused severe damage to economies around the world. In Vietnam, several lockdown measures have been implemented to fight the spread of Covid-19, however they have at the same time tremendously impacted the continuity of supply chain, and consequently logistics activities. MORE.
Hongkongers of a certain vintage fondly recall Below the Lion Rock, a classic TV drama series that first aired in 1972. It depicted the lives of working people living in the public housing estates and cramped villages in the shadow of the eponymous 495m-high mountain which dominates the Kowloon skyline. From this comes the term “Lion Rock spirit”, capturing the core values of Hongkongers – industrious, persevering and optimistic – which have transformed this city from barren rock to global financial powerhouse. MORE.
Starting October 1, 2021, applicants for Lawful Permanent Resident status in the U.S. (commonly known as Green Cards) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. MORE.
On August 17, 2021, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issued Directive #6 pursuant to the Health Protection and Promotion Act mandating hospitals and home and community care service providers to implement COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees, staff, contractors, students and volunteers. MORE.
The new school year has officially started today. Hundreds of thousands of eager students returning to classes, meeting old friends and making new ones, embracing the joys of learning and benefiting from the myriad educational, social and physical activities that schools offer and which are essential for their growth and development. MORE.
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” It is one of 20th century literature’s most memorable quotes, penned by George Orwell in his classic 1945 novella Animal Farm. The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human owner with the aim of creating a fairer society. But (spoiler alert), they begin squabbling among themselves and the farm ends up even worse than it was before. MORE.
Many of our clients have been inquiring about the implementation of workplace vaccination policies. MORE.
The Government has recently passed legislation which places obligations on care providers to ensure that their workers have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. There had been much debate about whether such a law would pass, and what caveats it might contain, given the potential for discrimination or unfair dismissal claims which may be asserted by those who would be excluded from working in the sector if they refused or were for some reason unable to be vaccinated. MORE.
On August 13, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued updated guidance to align with recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changes to masking and testing recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals (Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)).MORE.
On August 18, 2021, President Biden announced that his administration will require Medicare and Medicaid-participant nursing homes to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or risk losing Medicare and Medicaid funding. MORE.
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.
