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Employee Misconduct In Malaysia: Navigating Lawful Dismissals And Conducting Proper Domestic Inquiries

Effectively managing employee misconduct is one of the most critical and sensitive responsibilities for employers in Malaysia.

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Workforce Notifications In Malaysia: The Hidden Compliance Step That Trips Up Foreign Employers

When a foreign headquarters decides to restructure, cut costs, or consolidate operations, the focus is often on financial targets and global timelines.

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Compliance Check: Malaysia: Mandatory Stamping Of Employment Contracts

On 6 June 2025, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board announced that all employment contracts executed from 1 January 2025 onwards will be subject to mandatory stamp duty.

Malaysia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Malaysia is a popular destination for foreign investment – from manufacturing hubs to regional headquarters – but its employment laws are protective, procedural, and unforgiving if misapplied.

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Malaysia: Employment Law Update

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

马来西亚: 雇佣法更新

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

Cross-Border Catch-Up: Genuine Selection Criteria In Malaysian Retrenchments (Podcast)

Malaysia Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Building A Respectful Workplace: Key Strategies To Address Sexual Harassment

Malaysia Employment

AA

Azmi & Associates

New Document Requirement For Employment Pass Change Of Category Applications

Malaysia Employment

F

Fragomen

Update For Foreign Knowledge Worker Headcount Submissions For 2025

Malaysia Immigration

F

Fragomen

Employment Law: Is Your Business Prepared For A Hike In Labour Cost?

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

Shorter Labor Market Testing Requirement For Employment Pass Applicants Introduced

Malaysia Immigration

F

Fragomen

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

Malaysia Employment

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

When Jobs Disappear : The Law Of Redundancy And Workforce Restructuring

Malaysia Employment

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

马来西亚: 雇佣法更新

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

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

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Expansion Of Sales And Service Tax ("SST") Scope

Hsian & Co

马来西亚：近期动态 – 商业法律

Hsian & Co

Labuan Company Formation In Malaysia: Tax Benefits, Requirements, And Setup Guide (2025)

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Centralized Platform For Expatriate Support Letter Application Introduced

Update July 25, 2024: Companies operating in Iskandar that require Supporting Letters from Approving Agencies/Regulatory Bodies to apply for new and renewal Employment Passes (EP) must now submit...

Malaysia Employment

F

Fragomen

JTKSM Pre-Approval Now Required For MDEC Companies Applying For Initial Employment Passes

Companies registered under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) must now obtain pre-approval from the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia...

Malaysia Immigration

F

Fragomen

Online Filing Expanded To Additional Immigration-Related Applications For Companies Under Expatriate Services Division

Effective July 1, 2024, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) will require companies under its purview to file several additional immigration-related applications through the ESD online platform.

Malaysia Immigration

F

Fragomen

Instant Approvals For MDEC Projection (Quota) Applications

Effective June 4, 2024, the process for Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) projection applications will be simplified, resulting in instant approvals.

Malaysia Immigration

FG

Fakhoury Global Immigration

[EMPLOYMENT] Special Alert: Seeking Reinstatement To Employment Through Judicial Review

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Red Flags When Using Independent Contractors

Malaysia Employment

DH

Donovan & Ho

Case Spotlight – Rejection Of Reinstatement

Malaysia Employment

DH

Donovan & Ho

Case Spotlight – Pandemic Not An Excuse To Avoid Work

Malaysia Employment

DH

Donovan & Ho

[EMPLOYMENT] Special Alert: Expectation For Managers To Understand Job Requirements

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Carrying Out Fair Termination In Malaysia

Malaysia Employment

AA

Azmi & Associates

Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022

Malaysia Employment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

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

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[EMPLOYMENT] Why Is A Valid Pass Pertinent To Employers & Occupiers?

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022

Malaysia recently introduced the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022 (ASHA) which, once fully implemented, will provide an avenue for an individual...

Malaysia Employment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

[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

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[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

[EMPLOYMENT] Why Is A Valid Pass Pertinent To Employers & Occupiers?

In Malaysia, generally an employer is responsible for the application of a valid pass for his foreign employee. It may be an Employment or Professional Visit Pass for an expat employee or a Visit Pass...

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

Avoidance Of Conflict Of Interest: An Inflexible Rule

It is well established in a plethora of Industrial Court authorities that an employee must avoid any conflict of interests or even potential conflict of interests with his or her employer.

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Employer Registration Process

Malaysia will require employers to register with the appropriate government authorities as part of the process for hiring foreign national employees.

Malaysia Immigration

EG

Envoy Global, Inc.

Key Updates In Employment And Industrial Relation

On 30 March 2021, the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 was passed by the Dewan Rakyat which included much-welcomed amendments to the Employment Act 1955...

Malaysia Employment

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

15th General Election: Public Holiday On The 18th & 19th Of November 2022

Caretaker Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced a Public Holiday on 18 & 19 November 2022, in order to allow Malaysians to fulfil their responsibility to vote...

Malaysia Employment

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

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

Malaysia Employment

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Case Update: Malaysian Apex Court Answers Important Aspect Of The Law On Vicarious Liability

Malaysia Employment

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Keeping Your Cool In The Heat Of Investigations

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

Companies Required To Register And Update Workplace And Employment Information

Malaysia Immigration

EG

Envoy Global, Inc.

Movement Control Order 2.0: What Employers Need To Know

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

New Job Advertising Requirement For ESD Employment Permit Applications

Malaysia Employment

FG

Fakhoury Global Immigration

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

Malaysia Employment

TP

Tay & Partners

"Hello? Is This Thing On?"

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

Is Dozing Off The Same As Sleeping?

Malaysia Employment

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Tips Cannot Count Towards The Minimum Wage

Malaysia Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Retrenchment In Malaysia

Malaysia Employment

TP

Tay & Partners

Best Practices For A Domestic Inquiry

Malaysia Employment

DH

Donovan & Ho

Redundancy Or Retrenchment: Is It The End?

Malaysia Employment

JH

Jayadeep Hari & Jamil

No Praise For Appraisals: How Should We Manage Performance Evaluations?

Malaysia Employment

DH

Donovan & Ho

Handle With Care

Malaysia Employment

S

SKRINE

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Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 29 Gender-based Undervaluation And Its Impact On Modern Award Rates Of Pay (Video)

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

S

Swaab

[Live] Regulatory Framework For Doing Business In Indonesia And India: Opportunities And Challenges (Video)

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

Fostering Awareness Among Employees On Insider Trading Compliance (Video)

CP

Corporate Professionals

Employment Relations Podcast #42 – What could the proposed ban on "non-competes" mean for Australian employers?

PA

Piper Alderman

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