[Apr 11 | Online] GCC Knowledge Hub: 

Legal and Liability Issues Caused by the Recent Lockdown 

– What to Know and What to Do

When: 15:00 - 16:30, April 11, 2022

Where: Zoom Webinar

Language: English

With the Omicron variant reaching China, COVID-19 cases surge in some cities. Provincial or city governments have imposed full or partial lockdowns. The prevention measures severely impact businesses. More and more legal and liability questions have been arising. Many companies may not be able to duly perform contractual obligations on time and face the question whether such failure of duly performing contractual obligations leads to a breach of contract and respective liabilities or whether such liabilities may be exempted under the legal concept of Force Majeure. What constitutes Force Majeure? What should companies do?

Companies are also facing challenges on how to properly handle employment relationships during the lockdowns. What measures can be taken by companies in HR management? Can companies lay off staff in the current situation? What has to be considered?

Due to the epidemic situation some companies may face economic difficulties. What tax support and other incentives are offered by the government?

During this webinar, experts will share their insights on various questions surrounding Force Majeure, Contract and Employment Law. Topics include:

• Force Majeure and Contract Law: what is Force Majeure and what should companies do

• HR Management: what the employer can do for its employees

• Incentives and potential financial and tax support offered by the government

Agenda:

15:00-15:10 Dial-In

15:10-15:15 Welcome & Opening Remarks by German Chamber

15:15-15:35 Force Majeure and Contract Law

15:35-15:55 HR Management

15:55-16:15 Incentives and potential financial and tax support offered by the government

16:15-16:30 Q&A