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Case Spotlight: The Right Witness
Apr 25, 2025 | Employment Law
In an unfair dismissal claim involving direct dismissal, the burden of proof is on the employer to establish that they…... -
Case Spotlight: Precision of Charges in A Show Cause Letter
Apr 15, 2025 | Employment Law
When drafting a show cause letter, the preciseness and the comprehensiveness of the allegations levelled against an employee is crucial.…... -
Case Spotlight: Challenging an Industrial Court Award – Judicial Review or Appeal?
Apr 11, 2025 | Employment Law
Before 1.1.2021, representations for unfair dismissal were referred to the Industrial Court by the Minister of Human Resources (“HR Minister”).…... -
Show Cause Letter: Is It A Ground for Constructive Dismissal?
Apr 03, 2025 | Employment Law
A show cause letter is a formal document issued by an employer requesting an employee to explain or justify conduct…... -
Case Spotlight: Employees' Right to Festive Payments
Mar 21, 2025 | Employment Law
Chinese New Year is a time of renewal, gratitude and prosperity. Many companies use this occasion to show appreciation to…... -
Case Spotlight: Reasonableness as a Contractual Obligation in Constructive Dismissal Claims
Mar 14, 2025 | Employment Law
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Saharunzaman bin Barun v Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd & Anor [2025] CLJU 3…... -
Case Spotlight: Industrial Court Decisions on Sexual Harassment
Mar 12, 2025 | Employment Law
Under the Employment Act 1955, sexual harassment is defined as: Any “unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, whether verbal, non-verbal, visual,…... -
Changing Reporting Lines: A Risk of Constructive Dismissal?
Feb 25, 2025 | Employment Law
In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies frequently undergo restructuring to improve efficiency and better align resources with their goals. As…... -
Case Spotlight: Director, Shareholder and Employee?
Feb 21, 2025 | Employment Law
Sometimes, an individual can wear multiple hats in a company – such as being both a director and an employee,…... -
Case Spotlight: Rushed Investigation and Dismissal
Feb 07, 2025 | Employment Law
In Ng Ying Yiing v Symphony Life Berhad [Award No. 1678 of 2024], an employee (who was also the Group…... -
Enforceability of Training Bond Agreements
Feb 05, 2025 | Dispute Resolution, Employment Law
Training bond agreements are increasingly common, where employers invest in their employees’ training and development in exchange for the employee’s…... -
Case Spotlight: Trade Union’s Freedom of Expression
Jan 22, 2025 | Employment Law
Union members conducting legitimate trade union activities are protected from the reprisals of employers, as confirmed by the Federal Court…... -
Amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
Jan 15, 2025 | Employment Law
The Occupational Safety and Health Amendment Act 2022 came into force on 1 June 2024 and has brought about substantial…... -
Case Spotlight: Remuneration of Independent Non-Executive Director Not Subject to Employment Income Tax
Jan 10, 2025 | Employment Law
Gains or profits made from employment are subject to income tax payments under section 4(b) of the Income Tax Act…... -
Case Spotlight: Non-Deposit of Agreements with Trade Unions at the Industrial Court
Dec 18, 2024 | Employment Law
Once a collective agreement is signed between the employer and the trade union, section 16 of the Industrial Relations Act…...
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