The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Regulations No. 7-2020 (RR 7-2020) dated 27 March 2020 to implement Section 4(z) of Republic Act No. 11469 otherwise known as “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act.” Under RR 7-2020, the BIR extends the statutory deadlines and timelines for the filing…
In Order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated March 24, 2020, the Government of India (“GOI”) imposed a nationwide shutdown to…
This alert discusses the small business loan components of the recent coronavirus stimulus package signed into law on…
As the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the world, governments are actively working with global and local health authorities to implement nationwide measures to help curb transmission and mitigate virus-related risks as well as offer relief for businesses and individuals in these challenging times. In response, businesses…
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) raises challenging issues for employers in Japan. Now is the time…
On 28 March 2020, the Polish Sejm (lower house of Parliament) adopted the COVID-19 Special Legislation (the so-called…
At present, new developments in connection with the labour law management of the corona pandemic are taking place almost daily. A few days ago, for example, the legislator decided on financial support for working parents who have to look after their children (1). The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social…
On March 23, 2020, Dutch Customs Authorities updated their last revised communique from November 18, 2019. The communique…
Read publication in Chinese As COVID-19 continues to spread worldwide, more and more governments are implementing heavy travel…
Businesses selling essential goods can remain open During the non-working week decreed by the Russian President from 30 March to 3 April 2020,1 only certain companies are permitted to operate, such as food suppliers and suppliers of non-food essential goods. On 29 March 2020, the Russian Government issued an order2…