COVID-19 JAMAICA
Globally, several businesses have been facing increased challenges trying to operate normally while taking into consideration the health and wellbeing of their employees and creating reassurance for their clients during this turbulent period.
At DunnCox, the team is working to provide timely updates and guidance to clients within various sectors in the economy on how best to navigate this period of global uncertainty. As a result, DunnCox has assembled a multidisciplinary task force to address COVID-19 related legal matters.
DunnCox moves to support its Clients and Team during COVID-19
LEGAL TASK FORCE
EMPLOYMENT – GUIDANCE ON WORKPLACE STRATEGY
The implications of the COVID-19 pandemic are as unprecedented as they are uncertain. To assist employers in their decision making at this critical juncture, our employment and labour team have created a guide to navigating the key safety, employment and labour issues emerging from the pandemic.
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COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS & EFFECTS OF FRUSTRATION
Some businesses will find it difficult to perform contracts entered into before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist our clients in navigating this challenge and mitigate further risk, our commercial contracts team has been formulated.
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FINANCE, LENDING & RESTRUCTURING
The firm has assembled a banking and financial law team to assist clients in understanding the ramifications of COVID-19. Companies are facing increased risk of financial distress which can hamper their ability to obtain or maintain their lines of credit. To ensure they emerge from the current circumstances intact, there are steps which can be taken from now. On the other hand, financial institutions must be prepared for the possibility of restructuring activity and corporate debt contract defaults and the application of Jamaica’s relatively new insolvency laws.
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DATA PROTECTION
The global pandemic is having a tremendous impact on individuals and businesses creating a shift in the traditional working atmosphere. In following Government orders, organizations have encouraged social distancing and instituted a work-from-home policy. But as organizations expand and embed their remote working capabilities, the security risk will be heightened. The firm has assembled a team that can help employers navigate the security implications of working-from-home, and the need to mitigate risks.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The restrictions imposed by the government in managing and monitoring the pandemic will give rise to challenges as it regards corporate governance. Keen guidance will help to facilitate the survival in this new reality.
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REAL ESTATE – KEY CONSIDERATIONS
COVID-19 has impacted stock markets and supply chains, as well as sectors including, manufacturing, distribution and construction. There is expected to be a resulting impact on the real estate market. We have arranged a team to assist our clients with managing risk in agreements relating to real estate including property sale agreements, construction and consultants agreements and leasing agreements.
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ESTATE PLANNING – THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
With global COVID-19 case statistics on an upward trajectory, considerations surrounding estate planning. We have assigned knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who will assist with your estate, probate or business succession options.
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LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
In addition, many of the lawyers within our firm are developing thought leadership that addresses the legal and commercial challenges the pandemic poses for our clients. This page collects those insights and will be updated as the business risks change.
Government Notices
The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (Amendment) Order, 2020
The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.2) (Amendment) (No.2) Order, 2020
The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.3) (Amendment) (No.3), Order 2020
The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.3) (Amendment) (No.2) Order, 2020
The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 4) Order, 2020
The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 4) (Amendment) Order, 2020
The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 6) Order, 2020
The Trade (Sale of Goods During Period of Declaration of Disaster Area) Order 2020
COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE)
Articles
COVID-19: Some legal implications for business contracts and employment law
Covid-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme