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Dealing with contractors
Be mindful of the risks involved when you engage a contractor for a specific job.
Frustrated contract
When a contract to engage a foreign maid is pre-empted by a change in government policy, who bears the loss?
Retirees who return to work
Security of tenure has to be on the basis of a practical period; inability to work on medical grounds can bring employment to an end after a certain period.
The need for verification
It is important for banks to ascertain the identity of credit cardholders before proceeding further when making calls.
Purpose of an apology
It is not in every situation that a public apology is the best approach.
Of wills and parental concerns
A will may help avert unfairness, but it can also give rise to new problems.
Payment before service
Whether fees for services rendered should be paid in advance is a matter for the parties involved to agree on.
Who to call in times of trouble
The police have the power to detain a person. However, this must be in the interest of all parties and for a proper purpose.
What to look out for in termination notice
Employers should watch out for defamation when publishing a termination notice involving a worker.