COVID-19 – the Beginning Rewind. It’s early 2020. You are a Contractor. COVID-19 has hit. Many Principals and Contractors are working together to
Force Majeure In Construction Contracts: Tips And Traps
You were constructing many great projects. Tunnels, schools, apartment blocks and more. The projects were on time and on budget. All of sudden,
The JobKeeper Directions Checklist
Understanding the JobKeeper scheme is one thing, but actually implementing the JobKeeper directions is another. To help you ensure you get it
“Without Prejudice” – What Does It Mean, When Can You Use It, And What Does It Do?
Of the many apparently mystical phrases that have crept into legal terminology over the years, “without prejudice” has to be high on the list. In
Jobkeeper scheme: Employers’ 6 month lifeline
Updated 29 April 2020 With the crushing economic impact of COVID-19 on businesses around the country, many have been eagerly waiting for
Employers’ Quick Guide to Coronavirus in the Workplace
Below is the Batch Mewing guide to coronavirus in the workplace, last updated on 23 March 2020. If you'd prefer a downloaded version, click the button
Liquidated Damages – What you Need to Know
The bane of every contractor is the liquidated damages clause. Liquidated damages are a massive stick in the hands of your principal that can quickly
How to get Paid an Adjudication Sum
Let’s say you’ve gone to the trouble of submitting a payment claim and going through the security of payment process for adjudication. You receive the