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Think about the phrase “air pollution.” Are you picturing black plumes curling out of factory smokestacks and the tailpipes of idling vehicles? Something to worry about outdoors, that is, not inside your home? Not so fast: Air pollutants could be within your own walls too, seeping from your basement, even that new couch, and their threats range from eye irritation to an increased risk of cancer, and maybe even death. Don’t panic (really). Once you recognise the threats, you can often clean up the air in your home without too much trouble. And as the pandemic may force us to be at home more than ever, now is a good time to make sure your everyday air is as clean as possible. Here are some of the most common indoor air concerns – and how to deal with them. MOULD First, the bad news: There’s definitely mould in your living space. Mould, an umbrella term for a variety of fungi, lives everywhere, and you can’t get rid of it. The good news is that it won’t mushroom up to … [Read more...] about Could there be air pollution inside your home? Here’s what to look out for

SINGAPORE: The COVID-19 “circuit breaker” measures could delay construction projects by months, contractors said, predicting a manpower crunch when they eventually try to clear the backlog. Contractors said they will speed up work after the circuit breaker is lifted by deploying more workers to job sites. But they said this will prove difficult, with limited manpower and little chance of adding workers from abroad due to COVID-19 restrictions. Even then, the contractors stated that projects might not immediately resume as manufacturers of construction materials will need time to restart processes. Any resumption of work will also depend on the condition of workers, they added. Thousands of foreign workers in Singapore – a number of whom work in the construction industry – have contracted COVID-19, making up a majority of the country’s cases in recent days. Since Apr 7, all construction work has been halted as part of the Government’s circuit breaker measures to minimise … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Construction projects could be delayed months, as contractors fear manpower crunch when clearing backlog

REUTERS: Voters in trend-setting California backed a ballot proposal by Uber and its allies that cements app-based food delivery and ride-hail drivers' status as independent contractors, not employees, according to a projection by data provider Edison Research. Victory in the most expensive ballot contest in state history is a rebuke to state legislators and allows Uber, Lyft and allies to set the employment terms of the gig economy that they helped create. Some had threatened to leave California, their home market, if they lost. The measure, known as Proposition 22, marked the culmination of years of legal and legislative wrangling over a business model that introduced millions of people to the convenience of ordering food or a ride with the push of a button. Companies described the contest as a matter of ensuring flexibility for a new generation of workers who want to choose when and how they work. Opponents saw it as an effort to exploit workers and avoid employee-related … [Read more...] about Californians pass proposition to let Uber treat drivers as contractors: projection

SINGAPORE: Married Singaporean couples who bought or plan to buy a second home over the next few weeks will now have more time to sell their first property and claim back their Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD). This is part of the Government's temporary relief measures for the property sector for individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the current ABSD regime, a Singaporean married couple buying a second residential property have to sell their first home within six months after the date of purchase if the second property is a completed unit, in order to be eligible for ABSD remission. If the second property was uncompleted at the time of purchase, the couple have six months to do so, after the issue date of the Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) or Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC), whichever is earlier. Under the temporary relief measures, the sale timeline for remission of ABSD paid on the second homes for Singaporean married couples will be extended … [Read more...] about Couples who bought 2nd homes to get more time for ABSD remission amid COVID-19 disruption

SINGAPORE: Property buyers who entered into agreements to purchase homes from developers can now apply for temporary legal protection should they face difficulties making payments because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The move is an extension of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill passed last month, which provides temporary relief from certain legal action for non-residential leases, construction or supply contracts, event agreements, tourism-related contracts such as tour packages as well as secured loan facilities. The relief measures, which took effect from Apr 20, will last for six months in the first instance. With the extension, which came into effect on Wednesday (May 13), the Act will now cover buyers who have entered option to purchase agreements, sale and purchase agreements or agreements for lease for residential properties, said the Ministry of Law. The extension covers only contracts between buyers and private developers or the Housing and Development Board, … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Legal relief for those who buy homes from developers