In the wake of the global pandemic, workplaces faced unprecedented disruptions. One such challenge was managing emergency leave due to the pandemic due to lockdowns, restrictions in movements, and the rise of remote working.

If there is any common ground between employees and employers, it is that both of them usually hate annual performance reviews.

In unfair dismissal claims, the primary remedy is reinstatement. While it is generally rare for an employer to offer reinstatement to a recently dismissed employee, there are still some reported instances where employers do make such offers.

The former employee ("former employee") filed an application for leave to apply for judicial review against his former employer, Petroliam Nasional Berhad ("Petronas").

Budget 2025 announcements: Raise in Minimum Wage and Mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers:

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...

The claimant was employed as the Senior Boilerman.

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...

The Industrial Court has upheld the dismissal of a long-serving employee who attempted to remove company property without authorisation, rejecting the employee’s contention that his admissions...

Independent contractors have become an integral part of modern business operations, offering flexibility and specialized skills that can enhance a company's capabilities.

The classification of individuals as either employees or independent contractors has long been contentious. This stems from the significant economic and legal implications associated with each category.

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

Unfair dismissal remains one of the most common employment disputes in Malaysia. Under the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (IRA), employees who believe they have been dismissed...

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Under Malaysian law, where an employee is subject to the Employment Act 1955 ("Act"), it is a statutory obligation imposed on the employer to conduct a "due inquiry" to ascertain whether an employee is guilty of misconduct before an employee can be dismissed or before any other major penalty is imposed (See: Section 14(1) of the Act).

Corporate or internal investigations are commonplace in corporations, and they typically stem from whistle-blower complaints, anomalies highlighted by regulators, findings of internal...

As part of MCO 2.0, only 5 economic sectors, deemed essential economic sectors, are allowed to operate in the affected States.

Facts Norahayu Bt. Rahmad (the ‘1st Respondent') claimed that she had been appointed in 2018 by Ace Holdings Bhd. (the ‘Appellant') to be the Appellant's Vice President.

On 9 September 2025, the Malaysia Senate passed the Gig Workers Bill 2025 (Bill), marking a pivotal moment in the regulation of gig workers and businesses in Malaysia.

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