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Red Flags When Using Independent Contractors

Oct 27, 2023 | Employment Law

Independent contractors have become an integral part of modern business operations, offering flexibility and specialized skills that can enhance a…...
Case Spotlight – Starting a New Job = Abandoning Employment?

Oct 20, 2023 | Employment Law

What are the implications when an employee embarks on a new job with a different employer without formally resigning from…...
Case Spotlight – The Secret Ballot Process in Union Recognition

Oct 13, 2023 | Employment Law

A trade union has to be recognised before it can bargain with the employer. When the employer refuses to recognise…...
Case Spotlight: A Weapon at the Office

Oct 07, 2023 | Employment Law

A knuckleduster is a weapon designed to be worn around the knuckles, to be used in hand-to-hand combat. It is…...
Common Issues In Unfair Dismissal Claims When Acting For The Employer

Sep 29, 2023 | Employment Law

In the complex realm of employment law, unfair dismissal claims can be a challenging battleground for both employers and employees.…...
Case Spotlight – How Long Do You Have To Enforce an Arbitration Award?

Sep 27, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

You have 6 years from the date of your arbitration award to have it recognised and registered as a court…...
Case Spotlight – Are Retention Sums Treated as Trust Money?

Sep 25, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

Construction contracts commonly give employers the right to retain a percentage of the certified sums of work done, known as…...
Case Spotlight – Must a Local Authority Give Reasons For Its Decisions?

Sep 21, 2023 | Dispute Resolution

Members of the public are constantly faced with the consequences of decisions made by the government of the day and…...
Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Malaysia: Types of M&A and Deal Structuring

Aug 28, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

In this article, we will delve into the various types of M&A and deal structuring options that are available and…...
Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Malaysia: Sequence and Timeline

Aug 26, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), whether among private or public listed companies, are common corporate exercises in Malaysia. M&As are done…...
Case Spotlight – Termination of Outsourced Employees

Aug 22, 2023 | Employment Law

Professional employer organizations (PEOs) provide human resources solutions for businesses, and typically handle tasks like payroll, employee onboarding and benefits…...
Carry Forward Leave in Malaysia

Jul 31, 2023 | Employment Law

In Malaysia, employees enjoy the privilege of “carrying forward” their unused leave from one year to another, ensuring flexibility in…...
Case Spotlight: Are Employers Liable For Their Employees’ Wrongdoing?

Jul 30, 2023 | Employment Law

The principle of vicarious liability holds employers accountable for the tortious acts committed by their employees during their employment. However,…...
5 Clauses to Consider in an Employment Agreement

Jul 21, 2023 | Employment Law

An employment agreement usually contains the main terms of employment such as the salary and allowances, working hours and location,…...
Case Spotlight: Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Pitfalls

Jul 20, 2023 | Employment Law

A Performance Improvement Plan (“PIP”) is commonly implemented on under-performing employees to get them to improve their performance. While PIPs…...