ArticleRedundancy Or Retrenchment: Is It The End?In the modern business world, it is common for com-panies to take over or merge with other companies or undergo internal restructuring exercises. MalaysiaEmployment and HRJayadeep Hari & Jamil
Article"Hello? Is This Thing On?"Sara Lau discusses the use of surreptitious recordings in employment disputes.MalaysiaEmployment and HRSKRINE
ArticleThe Mode To Challenge An Industrial Court Award: Appeal Or Judicial ReviewRecently, the High Court of Penang has resolved the confusion on the correct mode to challenge an Industrial Court Award in the High Court MalaysiaEmployment and HRZul Rafique & Partners
ArticleDealing With Employee's Misconduct In Malaysia Through Domestic InquiryThe Malaysian law does not expressly interpret what amounts to "misconduct" by employees. Section 14(1) of the Employment Act 1955 (the "Act") indicates that a misconduct may be the ground of employment termination...MalaysiaEmployment and HROne Asia Lawyers
Article[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.MalaysiaEmployment and HRLee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Article[EMPLOYMENT] Special Alert: Industrial Court Remedies: Reliefs In A Claim For Unfair DismissalThe primary remedies available in a claim for unlawful dismissal at the Industrial Court are reinstatement or compensation in lieu of reinstatement and backwages.MalaysiaEmployment and HRLee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
ArticleHandle With CareZamir Hamdy Hamdan explains the need to safeguard employees' personal data. It is unquestionably the case that a fair amount of most corporations' repositories of personal data include those of their employees. MalaysiaEmployment and HRSKRINE
ArticleThe Trade Union (Amendment) Bill 2022 – What Are The Proposed Changes To The Trade Union Act 1959?The Trade Union (Amendment) Bill 2022 ("Bill") was passed on 5 October 2022 at the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) and the Bill is currently pending revision...MalaysiaEmployment and HRShearn Delamore & Co.
ArticleRetrenchment In MalaysiaIt is settled law that a company has the right to organise and reorganise its business in the manner it considers best for better business management and efficacyMalaysiaEmployment and HRTay & Partners
ArticleCarrying Out Fair Termination In MalaysiaTermination of an employee is a sensitive and critical aspect of the employer-employee relationship. It requires careful consideration and adherence to legal and ethical principles. MalaysiaEmployment and HRAzmi & Associates
ArticleDecoding Dismissals: Understanding Constructive And Unfair Terminations In Malaysian Employment LawIn 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...MalaysiaEmployment and HRKevin Wu & Associates
ArticleCombating The Effects Of Novel Coronavirus / COVID-19 On Employment In OrganizationsSince the outbreak of the novel coronavirus / COVID-19 in January 2020, major industries such as travel, hotel, F&B, retail and manufacturing businesses in the country had felt the commercial disruptions caused by the outbreak. MalaysiaEmployment and HRTay & Partners
ArticleMalaysia Budget 2026: The Rakyat's BudgetPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently announced the Malaysia Budget 2026 on 10 October 2025 (the 2026 Budget)...MalaysiaTaxAlvarez & Marsal
ArticleWhen Jobs Disappear : The Law Of Redundancy And Workforce RestructuringBusinesses frequently need to adjust to changing market demands, technology breakthroughs and organisational restructuring in a fast-changing global economy.MalaysiaEmployment and HRKevin Wu & Associates
ArticleBuilding A Respectful Workplace: Key Strategies To Address Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment has been a prevailing topic within the Malaysian workforce in recent years. MalaysiaEmployment and HRAzmi & Associates
ArticleMalaysia’s Landmark Gig Workers Act Coming Into EffectThe Malaysian government has announced that the Gig Workers Act 2025 will come into operation at the end of March 2026,?once certain panels and councils to be established under the Act have been finalised. MalaysiaEmployment and HRIus Laboris