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Case Spotlight: Terminating a Probationer
Aug 21, 2026 | Employment Law
In the case of Nagendrani a/p Ravichandran v Appsmiths Sdn Bhd [Award No. 1046 of 2026], the Industrial Court examined…... -
Are Backdated Medical Certificates (MC) valid?
Aug 17, 2026 | Employment Law
Sick leave is a well-established statutory right, subject to a valid Medical Certificate (MC). However, an employee may sometimes produce…... -
Case Spotlight: Omitting Material Facts During A Job Interview
Aug 13, 2026 | Employment Law
In JIT v Jerald Gomez & Associates [Award No: 862 of 2026], the Industrial Court considered whether an employee could…... -
Can You Fire an Employee After Only Two Days?
Aug 10, 2026 | Employment Law
Hiring the wrong person can be a costly mistake, but can an employer terminate a new hire almost immediately? In…... -
Case Spotlight: The Right to Disconnect
Aug 04, 2026 | Employment Law
Can an employer discipline or dismiss an employee for failing to respond to work communications after office hours? Two recent…... -
Case Spotlight: ‘Minimum Service Term’ in Employment Contracts
Jul 21, 2026 | Employment Law
Can an employer require an employee to remain employed for a minimum period, failing which the employee must “reimburse” the…... -
Case Spotlight: Compliance with Company Policy
Jul 15, 2026 | Employment Law
Employees are required to comply with company policies, failing which the employer may take disciplinary action for misconduct. A recurring…... -
Case Spotlight: When Misconduct Allegations Are Linked to Medical Conditions
Jul 02, 2026 | Employment Law
Employers are expected to observe due process when dealing with misconduct cases. This includes conducting proper investigations, issuing clear charges,…... -
Case Spotlight: When I.T. Breaches Employee Privacy
Jun 26, 2026 | Employment Law
The Industrial Court recently examined whether the dismissal of a long-serving IT executive for abusing system access and harassing a…... -
Case Spotlight: Venting Workplace Frustrations on Social Media
Jun 22, 2026 | Employment Law
Introduction Social media activity can be used as a ground for dismissal, as employers increasingly scrutinize the same, even those…... -
Malaysia’s Revised Expatriate Salary Requirements & Employment Pass Policy
Jun 11, 2026 | Employment Law
On 14 January 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) announced revisions to the Employment Pass (EP) Policy, effective 1…... -
Gig Worker or Independent Contractor? Is There a Difference?
Jun 09, 2026 | Employment Law
The Gig Workers Act 2025 (“GWA”) came fully into operation on 31 March 2026. The primary purpose of the GWA…... -
Case Spotlight: Directors Can be Sued Independently of Their Company for Unpaid EPF Contributions
Jun 04, 2026 | Employment Law
Directors are jointly and severally liable for any outstanding EPF contributions by their company. Is it necessary for the Company …... -
Case Spotlight: Consequences of a Failed Constructive Dismissal Claim
May 26, 2026 | Employment Law
In RSN v AIA IT (M) Sdn. Bhd. [Award No. 487 of 2026], the Industrial Court examined whether an employee…... -
Mental Health & Poor Performance
May 25, 2026 | Employment Law
Poor performance constitutes a valid ground for dismissal, since employers have the right to expect a certain standard of competence…...
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