Government Planning To Use Force Majeure?
A force majeure, is a common clause in contracts which basically frees both parties from liability or obligation, when an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond the control of the parties prevents one or both parties from fulfilling their obligation under the contract.
Is the Government planning to use force majeure when its wage dispute case with the Island Special Constabulary Force Association (ISCFA) is heard in court on June 25? Apparently so .. according to Prime Minister Bruce Golding who mentioned it yesterday while addressing the Island Special Constabulary Force Association (ISCFA) annual conference in Ocho Rios.
Prime Minister Golding reportedly said ”In every contract there is normally a provision for force majeure, that’s the situation that we face today, a force majeure situation. I am not suggesting that you don’t deserve more, because I know how hard it is to stretch that kind of money (salaries), I know the challenges …. When the matter comes up in court you will no doubt present your arguments, the Government’s lawyer will be instructed to present our situation and the court will adjudicate and we will abide by whatever is the decision of the court.“
Tags : Bruce Golding, Force Majeure, Police Salaries, Police vs Government, Police Wages
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