COMMON LAW LIABILITIES RELATING TO ADVERSE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; AND AN UPDATE ON THE WORK INJURY COMPENSATION ACT

Date: 27 Feb 2020
Time: 02:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Venue: Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre 11 Cavenagh Rd, Singapore 229616


Event Synopsis

“Edwin Lee will cover the legal aspects of claims relating to unforeseen ground conditions.  The provisions in the common standard forms SIA and PSSCOC on unforeseen ground conditions will be discussed.  It will include variation claims and delay claims arising from unforeseen ground conditions, and the effectiveness of clauses in the contract that may state that the contractor has the ability to inspect the site before the tender.” 

“Choy Wing Kwong will provide an update on the Amendments to the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA), which came into force on 1st January 2020.”