by DNH (BD) | Dec 13, 2022 | Dispute Resolution
Parties that have entered into a commercial contract may find themselves at a crossroads that could lead to a dispute. Mediation is one form of alternative dispute resolution that could assist parties in resolving their differences without having to go to court. What...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 30, 2022 | Dispute Resolution
It is common for employers, particularly in large construction projects, to appoint another party, such as an architect or engineer, to act as administrators for their construction contracts. As an example, under the PAM Contract, an architect is appointed by the...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 24, 2022 | Employment Law
The Employment Act 1955 has been amended to make more employees eligible for overtime payments if they work beyond their contractual working hours. These changes are due to come into effect on 1 January 2023, and has resulted in much discourse as to how the overtime...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 16, 2022 | Dispute Resolution
It is tempting for an aggrieved person to immediately initiate legal action against someone who has wronged them. However, if the parties’ relationship is governed by a written contract, more often than not there would be a dispute resolution clause. This clause may...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 11, 2022 | Employment Law
Whilst there is no legal definition of the phrase “quiet firing”, it refers to a situation where an employer makes the workplace unpleasant for the employees to “encourage” them to quit. Some examples include intentionally neglecting an employee to demotivate them,...
