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Case Spotlight: Theft, Language Barriers and Long Service
May 22, 2026 | Employment Law
In Vikneshwaran a/l Tathan v Sime Darby Plantation Berhad [Award No. 434 of 2026], the Industrial Court dealt with a…... -
Case Spotlight: Is A Show Cause Letter Mandatory?
May 12, 2026 | Employment Law
Employers are generally expected to issue a show cause letter before taking disciplinary action against an employee. This forms part…... -
Issuance of Medical Certificates after Virtual / Teleconsultation
May 05, 2026 | Employment Law
The Malaysian Medical Council (“MMC”) Ethics Committee published a notification dated 23 September 2025 clarifying that a medical certificate (“MC”)…... -
Case Spotlight: Independent Contractors in the Healthcare Industry
Apr 23, 2026 | Employment Law
Can a professional like a dentist or doctor claim unfair dismissal even if their contract labels them an independent contractor?…... -
Case Spotlight: Mutual Separation During Disciplinary Proceedings
Apr 21, 2026 | Employment Law
When an employee faces disciplinary proceedings and opts to go for a mutual separation instead, can the employee later claim…... -
Case Spotlight - When Employees and Competitors Conspire
Apr 10, 2026 | Employment Law
Businesses invest heavily in people, systems, and proprietary information to remain competitive. When that information is taken and used by…... -
Case Spotlight - Transfer of Industrial Court Cases
Apr 08, 2026 | Employment Law
Industrial Court disputes sometimes involve procedural applications about where a case should be heard. These applications are made where one…... -
Do Employees Get Paid Salary For Attending Court?
Apr 03, 2026 | Employment Law
Employees may occasionally have to attend court, whether as parties to a dispute, as an accused in criminal proceedings, or…... -
Case Spotlight: Can Remote Work Arrangements Be Revoked to Justify Dismissal?
Mar 27, 2026 | Employment Law
In an era where remote work is increasingly common, can an employer suddenly demand an employee’s physical presence as a…... -
Can an Emoji Count as Valid Leave Approval?
Mar 16, 2026 | Employment Law
What happens when a manager uses an “OK” or thumbs up 👍 emoji on Whatsapp to respond to a leave…... -
Legal Methods for Payment of Wages in Malaysia
Mar 09, 2026 | Employment Law
In any employment relationship, the timely and accurate payment of wages is an essential requirement. However, how wages are paid…... -
Case Spotlight: Simultaneous Labour Court and Industrial Court Claims
Mar 03, 2026 | Employment Law
There may be overlapping employment disputes that appear to fall within the jurisdiction of both the Labour Office (colloquially known…... -
Case Spotlight: Habitual Tardiness and Absenteeism - Employers Must Act
Feb 27, 2026 | Employment Law
Habitual lateness, absenteeism or consistently working fewer hours than required may seem minor at first glance. However, what happens when…... -
Implementing a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS): Frequently Asked Questions for Employers
Feb 23, 2026 | Employment Law
Voluntary Separation Schemes (“VSS”) are commonly adopted by employers as part of workforce restructuring or cost-rationalisation exercises. It allows employees…... -
Case Spotlight: Using Exit Interviews to Justify Dismissal
Feb 10, 2026 | Employment Law
In TLK v Platinum Phase Sdn Bhd [2025] ILJU 240, the Industrial Court looked closely at a common HR practice:…...
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