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Retrenchment & Workforce Changes In Malaysia: When You Must Notify The Department Of Labour

In Malaysia, employers have a legal obligation to notify the Department of Labour (JTKSM) when making certain workforce changes – particularly those involving retrenchment or other cost-cutting measures.

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

EPF Compliance For Foreign Employees In Malaysia

From 1 October 2025 every non-Malaysian on a valid work pass must be covered by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Malaysia: Employment Law Update

We set down updates on recent changes to Employment Law in Malaysia.

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

马来西亚: 雇佣法更新

我们汇整了马来西亚雇佣法近期的修订更新。

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

Termination And Dismissal In Malaysia: What Employers Need To Know

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Potential Repercussions Arising From Termination Of An Employee

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

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

Malaysia Employment

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Kevin Wu & Associates

[EMPLOYMENT] Special Alert: Controversial Employment Policies

Malaysia Employment

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Common Issues In Unfair Dismissal Claims When Acting For The Employer

Malaysia Employment

DH

Donovan & Ho

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

Malaysia Employment

Veon Szu & Kok Thye

Asia Employment, Pensions And Incentives Update: January 2024

Worldwide Employment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Red Flags When Using Independent Contractors

Malaysia Employment

DH

Donovan & Ho

Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022

Malaysia Employment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Recent Developments – Commercial Laws

Hsian & Co

Retrenchment & Workforce Changes In Malaysia: When You Must Notify The Department Of Labour

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

销售与服务税（"SST"）范围扩大-对您的业务产生何种影响

Hsian & Co

马来西亚: 雇佣法更新

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

Termination & Dismissal In Malaysia: A Practical Guide For Foreign Employers With Local Subsidiaries

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

[EMPLOYMENT] Special Alert: Industrial Court Remedies: Reliefs In A Claim For Unfair Dismissal

The primary remedies available in a claim for unlawful dismissal at the Industrial Court are reinstatement or compensation in lieu of reinstatement and backwages.

Malaysia Employment

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

White Paper On Progressive Wage Policy To Be Presented In Next Parliament Session

Malaysia's Economic Affairs Minister, Rafizi Ramli, has announced the upcoming presentation of a white paper on the progressive wage policy during the next Dewan Rakyat session.

Malaysia Employment

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Zul Rafique & Partners

[EMPLOYMENT] Special Alert: Enhanced Protection For Employees Under The SOCSO Act When They ‘Balik Dari Kampung'

The Employees' Social Security Act 1969 (the "Act") is a critical piece of social legislation, enacted with the aim of safeguarding employees against social and/or economic difficulties.

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Empowering Businesses: How Malaysia's Employment Law Benefits Employers

Despite the recent revision of the Employment Act 1955 (Act 265), the primary legislation governing the employment framework in Malaysia, effective from 1 January 2023...

Malaysia Employment

OA

One Asia Lawyers

[EMPLOYMENT] Option To Resign In Lieu Of PIP

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[EMPLOYMENT] Special Alert: Navigating The Waters Of Worker Classification – Appellate Board Rules Individuals As Independent Contractors

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

The Tax Treatment Of Local And Foreign Employee Share Option Schemes In Malaysia

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Azmi & Associates

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

Malaysia Employment

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Overtime Pay Under The 2022 Amendment - Employment Act 1955

Malaysia Employment

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Minimum Salary Changes And Exemptions

Malaysia Immigration

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Envoy Global, Inc.

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

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

New Guidelines On The Employment Of Foreign Workers In Malaysia

Malaysia Immigration

SD

Shearn Delamore & Co.

ACC 2022: Embracing Change And Accelerating Growth - The Way Forward For Self-Insurance (Video)

Malaysia Insurance

LI

Labuan IBFC Inc

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

Malaysia Employment

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

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

The amendments to the Employment Act 1955 (EA 1955) came into force effective 1.1.2023. A summary of the amendments and practical tips for employers,...

Malaysia Employment

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

New Guidelines On The Employment Of Foreign Workers In Malaysia

The long-awaited Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 ("Amendment Act 2022") has finally come into force on 1 January 2023.

Malaysia Immigration

SD

Shearn Delamore & Co.

ACC 2022: Embracing Change And Accelerating Growth - The Way Forward For Self-Insurance (Video)

This panel shared some creative uses for captives including how captive owners, managers, and brokers are managing post-Covid and the related challenges & opportunities.

Malaysia Insurance

LI

Labuan IBFC Inc

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

Facts Ismail Nasaruddin (the "Appellant") was an employee of Malaysian Airline System Bhd ("MAS") for 25 years. At the material time, he was also the President of the National Union of Flight Attendants Malaysia ("NUFAM").

Malaysia Employment

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Zul Rafique & Partners

The Voices Of The Exploited: Undocumented Migrant Workers' Right To File A Claim In Labour Court

Malaysia Employment

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Court Of Appeal Refuses Leave To Appeal On Questions Seeking To Limit The Scope Of The Statutory Bar Against Double Claims Under The SOCSO Act

On 12 August 2021, the Court of Appeal in Rohaidi bin Ismail v Kaneka (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd dismissed the Applicant's motion for leave to appeal.

Malaysia Litigation

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SKRINE

Position Paper By The Bar Council Industrial And Employment Law Committee On The Obligations Of Employers To Pay Salaries During The MCO

Employees are to be paid their full salaries during the MCO Period and Extended Period.

Malaysia Employment

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

Your Vaxxing Questions Answered: COVID-19 Vaccination And Its Impact On The Workplace

COVID-19 outbreak has been dominating the news since the past year, and workplace-related clusters have been making headlines for contributing to the rise in COVID-19 cases.

Malaysia Employment

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SKRINE

Exemption From Human Resources Development Levy Payment

The exemption is in force from 1 June 2021 to 31 December 2021 and applies to employers who have registered with the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad from 1 March 2021 to 30 June 2021.

Malaysia Law Practice

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SKRINE

Federal Territories Fatwa: Zakat Pendapatan To Be Paid Based On Workplace

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

Employment Law: Minimum Wage Being Reviewed

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

Human Resources Development Levy Extended To New Industries

Malaysia Law Practice

S

SKRINE

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

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

The Emergency (Employees' Minimum Standards Of Housing, Accommodations And Amenities) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

Captive Review EU Awards 2020: Panel - Diversity And Inclusion (Video)

Malaysia Insurance

LI

Labuan IBFC Inc

Business Downturn Due To The COVID-19

Malaysia Employment

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

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

Malaysia Provides More Funding For SMEs

Malaysia Commercial

DS

Dezan Shira & Associates

Movement Control Order Due To Covid-19: Top 10 FAQs By Employers And Employees

Malaysia Coronavirus

TP

Tay & Partners

Combating The Effects Of Novel Coronavirus / COVID-19 On Employment In Organizations

Malaysia Employment

TP

Tay & Partners

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

Malaysia Coronavirus

S

SKRINE

High Court Sheds Light On Section 31 Of The Employment Act 1955

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

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Labuan IBFC Inc

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