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Termination And Dismissal In Malaysia: What Employers Need To Know

Employers in Malaysia must navigate a complex legal landscape when ending employment relationships.

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Stamp Duty On Employment Contracts – What Malaysian Employers Must Do Now

For years most HR teams quietly ignored the MYR 10 stamp duty that technically applies to every employment contract under the Stamp Act 1949...

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Potential Repercussions Arising From Termination Of An Employee

Malaysia does not recognize the concept of "termination simpliciter" (i.e. termination by contractual notice and for no reason). Accordingly, the termination of employees

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

Decoding Dismissals: Understanding Constructive And Unfair Terminations In Malaysian Employment Law

In today's world, employment is a fundamental aspect of life for individuals, making it essential to understand and protect the rights of both employees and employers. Employment law...

Malaysia Employment

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

[EMPLOYMENT] Special Alert: Controversial Employment Policies

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

The Secret Ballot Process In Union Recognition

Malaysia Employment

DH

Donovan & Ho

25 Startups – Navigating The Challenging Legal Landscape Of Startup Employment In Malaysia

Malaysia Employment

Veon Szu & Kok Thye

Red Flags When Using Independent Contractors

Malaysia Employment

DH

Donovan & Ho

OpenAI's Leadership Shakeup: Would Sam Altman's Instant Dismissal Fly In Malaysia?

Malaysia Employment

Lee & Poh

Carrying Out Fair Termination In Malaysia

Malaysia Employment

AA

Azmi & Associates

Would An Arrest By The MACC Warrant Dismissal?

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[EMPLOYMENT] Special Alert: Budget 2024: Enhancing The Welfare Of Gig Workers

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[EMPLOYMENT] Managing Mental Health Triggers At The Workplace

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[EMPLOYMENT] Special Alert: Forced Resignation Or Constructive Dismissal? Employee To Take A Stand

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Winding Up A Solvent Company In Malaysia: A Step-By-Step Guide

Malaysia Insolvency

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Building A Respectful Workplace: Key Strategies To Address Sexual Harassment

Malaysia Employment

AA

Azmi & Associates

Stamp Duty On Employment Contracts – What Malaysian Employers Must Do Now

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Key Changes To Occupational Safety And Health Law

Malaysia Employment

AA

Azmi & Associates

Renewable Energy Comparative Guide

Malaysia Energy

Darryl, Edward & Co.

[EMPLOYMENT] Special Alert: Temporary Staffing & Employer Of Record: Who Is The Actual Employer?

As the job market continues to evolve, so do the ways in which companies choose to engage their workforce. A trend which has gained popularity in recent years...

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[EMPLOYMENT] Special Alert: Nothing Owed, Nothing Due: Limited Damages For Dismissal Claims In Civil Courts

In Malaysia, employers may dismiss employees on various grounds, such as misconduct, poor performance, or redundancy. Employees may also find themselves (i) constructively dismissed when a fundamental...

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

The Extent And The Applicability Of Non-Compete Clause In Employment Agreement

Employment agreements are commonly drafted by the employers hinged on the provisions envisaged in the Employment Act 1950 and comprises of critical terms and conditions...

Malaysia Employment

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

LHAG Insights Special Alert 20230427: Nothing Owed, Nothing Due

In Malaysia, employers may dismiss employees on various grounds, such as misconduct, poor performance, or redundancy. Employees may also find themselves (i) constructively dismissed...

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Case Update: Employees Cannot Pursue Claims For Damages For Wrongful Dismissal Via The Civil Courts

Malaysia Employment

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

The Mode To Challenge An Industrial Court Award: Appeal Or Judicial Review

Malaysia Employment

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Constructive Dismissal : Principles & Case Laws

Malaysia Employment

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

Case Update: Employee That Enters Into Negotiations For Severance And Agrees To The Terms Cannot Then Claim For Wrongful Dismissal

Malaysia Litigation

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Amendments To The Employment Act 1955 - What Employers Need To Know

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Case Update: Malaysian Apex Court Sets Strong Precedent For Trade Union Movement

Malaysia Employment

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Are You An Employee Or An Independent Contractor?

Malaysia Employment

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

All Employees Are Now Protected By The Employment Act 1955

Malaysia Employment

GP

Gan Partnership

2023 Quota Projections Process For Employers 

Malaysia Immigration

EG

Envoy Global, Inc.

Lorry Drivers – Independent Contractors Or Employees?

Malaysia Employment

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Are You An Employee Or An Independent Contractor?

In recent years, employers have attempted to stray away from the usual employer-employee relationship by hiring a person as an ‘independent contractor' via a "contract for service".

Malaysia Employment

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

All Employees Are Now Protected By The Employment Act 1955

The ambit of the Employment Act 1955 ("EA 1955") will change effective from 1.9.2022 pursuant to the Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2022 ("Amendment Order"), in conjunction...

Malaysia Employment

GP

Gan Partnership

2023 Quota Projections Process For Employers 

Malaysia's Expatriate Service Division will now accept projections for Employment Passes and Professional Visit Passes submitted by eligible employers.

Malaysia Immigration

EG

Envoy Global, Inc.

Lorry Drivers – Independent Contractors Or Employees?

The Labour Court in Nadushalian & 4 Ors v Offimo Marketing Sdn Bhd considered whether lorry drivers could fall within the definition of "employee" within the Employment Act 1955 and thus entitling them to rest day pay and public holiday pay.

Malaysia Employment

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

The Law Of Confidence In Malaysia

Malaysia Employment

AA

Azmi & Associates

Federal Court: Hotels Cannot Use Service Charge To Meet Minimum Wage

Service charge is a benefit or cash emolument that is specific to the hotel industry. Service charges are imposed by hotels as part of the bill to their customers (e.g. 10% of the bill) in lieu of "tipping".

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

Business Downturn Due To The COVID-19

During the period of MCO, apart from all the other restrictions listed in the Special Address, companies are compelled to close their premises.

Malaysia Employment

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

Does Absenteeism Justify Immediate Dismissal?

Employee absenteeism is a common and recurring problem faced by employers in Malaysia.

Malaysia Employment

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

Anandraj A/L Vadivellu V Iskandar Investment Bhd [2020] MLJU 551

The employee's employment was converted from permanent to fixed term contract for a period of 3 years and further extended for 6 months until 30.4.2018.

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

The Effect Of The Temporary Measures For Reducing The Impact Of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Bill 2020 For Employers And Employees

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

2019年员工房屋、住宿和设施基本标准（修正）法令

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

Law On Fixed Term Employment Contracts In Malaysia

Malaysia Employment

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

Workers' Accommodation Standards * Updated *

Malaysia Coronavirus

S

SKRINE

Coronavirus (COVID-19) And The Workplace: Preventive Measures For Employers And Employees

Malaysia Coronavirus

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

What Is Constructive Dismissal?

Malaysia Employment

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

FAQs For Businesses During COVID-19 Movement Control Order (MCO)

Malaysia Employment

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

Unfair Dismissal: From Termination To Industrial Court Award

Malaysia Employment

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

Covid-19 Pandemic: Frequently Asked Questions On Employment *Updated*

Malaysia Coronavirus

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SKRINE

You Are Fired! What You Need To Know About Constructive Dismissal

Malaysia Employment

JH

Jayadeep Hari & Jamil

The Right To Ang Pow

Malaysia Employment

DH

Donovan & Ho

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