In this edition of our series "Responding to Covid-19 – Board Business", we look at some immediate challenges for Boards and deal makers as the disruptive effects of COVID-19 continue to intensify across all sectors of the economy.
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COVID-19 is having an unprecedented impact on companies in all sectors. In our latest publication we look at some immediate priorities for company Boards as the disruptive effect of COVID-19 intensifies.
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In our update on 25 March 2020, we outlined details of the newly announced Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (the TWSS) operated by Revenue. The legislation underpinning the scheme, the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 (the Act) was enacted on Friday 27 March 2020 following an expedited legislative process.
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During the COVID-19 crisis, the evolving nature of the public health emergency will create new challenges for companies that are licensed by the Environmental protection Agency (EPA) in trying to comply with environmental regulatory matters. Below are some practical suggestions on how to integrate environmental compliance information that can be used to check compliance status.
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On Friday 27 March 2020 the Government announced that, due to COVID-19, everyone in Ireland should stay at home until 12 April 2020 except in a limited number of situations. One of the exceptions is where an individual is considered an essential worker and needs to travel to and from work.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting significant challenges for everyone, including regulators and An Garda Síochána. For ongoing regulatory investigations and enquiries, our experience so far is that a 'business as usual' approach is being adopted by most of the main regulators.
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As events associated with the COVID-19 crisis have progressed in Ireland and worldwide, there has been an urgent need for more people to be able to work remotely. It has become increasingly essential for employers to maintain business continuity in order to preserve their business’ in the uncertain weeks and months ahead.
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The COVID-19 public health emergency in Ireland is placing huge strain on all members of society – individuals and families, companies and workers – with Irish households becoming the new workplace for many thousands of people. For those people who still leave their home to travel to work, the journey itself may pose the greatest threat of all.
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As businesses continue to navigate this unprecedented time, employers should review their health and safety practices, in light of the COVID-19 guidance and restrictions, to ensure compliance with the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005 (the 2005 Act).
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In light of the potential impact of the COVID-19 on HGV operations and the importance of the road haulage sector to the national economy the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport have allowed a temporary and urgent derogation of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules.
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Additional Government guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been issued today, 27 March 2020. Whilst the Scheme has been very much welcomed, the scant details provided left employers guessing at whether and how it might apply to them.
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Our Restructuring & Insolvency team are here assist and to share their insights around supporting and guiding directors through this trying time when decisions may not be easy to make. In particular, we are hopeful our note below on 'Supporting directors duties during financial uncertainty' can help directors seeking to minimise risk, and businesses planning to avoid the need for a formal insolve
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