by DNH (BD) | Dec 21, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Stopping the Call on Performance Bonds A performance bond serves as a guarantee to a beneficiary for the performance of contractual obligations owed by a third-party. Performance bonds are widely adopted in the construction industry, whereby the third-party...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 14, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Under the Land Acquisition Act 1960, the proviso to Section 49(1) prohibits appeals against decisions of the High Court on compensation for land acquisition. Section 49(1) of the Land Acquisition Act 1960 reads: “Any person interested, including the Land...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 6, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (the “CIPAA”) is a legislation intended to facilitate regular and timely payment in the construction industry. Among other things, CIPAA introduced the statutory adjudication mechanism to resolve payment...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 24, 2021 | Employment Law
Retrenchment should always be perceived as the “last resort” for a business. We explore some alternatives to retrenchment that employers can consider to maintain business viability while retaining their workforce. Reorganization Over the years, the functions of a...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 15, 2021 | Employment Law
The question often arises as to whether an employee on a fixed term contract is in reality, a permanent employee. Employers may hire employees on a fixed term basis when there is a genuine need to do so. Upon the expiry of the contract, the employment naturally ends...
