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Case Spotlight: Discovery Applications at the Industrial Court
Oct 31, 2025 | Employment Law
Discovery applications are commonly used in the civil courts to compel the other party to share documents, information, or evidence…... -
The Firing of Lim Teong Kim: Industrial Court Finds Perak FC Acted Without Just Cause
Oct 29, 2025 | Employment Law
The Industrial Court in Lim Teong Kim v. Perak FC Sdn Bhd (Award No. 1255 of 2025) delivered a significant…... -
Sleeping at Work: Misconduct but Not Dismissal Worthy?
Oct 10, 2025 | Employment Law
Sleeping at work is a misconduct, but it may not always be the case that it warrants dismissal. A dismissal…... -
Employer Obligations in Reporting Crimes at Work
Sep 22, 2025 | Employment Law
Employers occasionally face difficult situations when allegations of employee misconduct involve potential criminal offences, such as drug use, theft, or…... -
Case Spotlight: Termination Without Reason – A Costly Lesson for Employers
Sep 17, 2025 | Employment Law
Can an employer dismiss an employee without giving any reason, by relying on the notice clause? The Industrial Court has…... -
Case Spotlight: Post-Retirement Fixed Term Contract
Sep 09, 2025 | Employment Law
Fixed-term employment contracts are widely used in Malaysia to engage employees for a defined duration. When structured properly, they can…... -
Case Spotlight: Is Mentioning Dismissal a Form of Pressure to Resign?
Aug 29, 2025 | Employment Law
Employers are entitled to suspend employees while conducting disciplinary investigations. During this process, the Company may clarify potential outcomes to…... -
Case Spotlight: Retracting a Resignation and Claiming It Was Forced
Aug 08, 2025 | Employment Law
In MNJ v Myburgerlab Sdn Bhd (Award 488 of 2025), the Industrial Court had to consider whether the Claimant was…... -
Case Spotlight: Union’s Locus Standi in Collective Bargaining
Jul 18, 2025 | Employment Law
When a union no longer has any members in a particular establishment, does it retain the legal standing to continue…... -
Case Spotlight: When “Mutual” in a MSA isn’t Mutual
Jul 09, 2025 | Employment Law
Mutual Separation Agreements (MSAs) are widely used to bring employment relationships to a close on amicable terms. When done properly,…... -
Case Spotlight: Defiance in the Workplace – When Refusal Becomes Insubordination
Jul 01, 2025 | Employment Law
What happens when an employee repeatedly refuses to follow the company’s instructions, despite being given multiple chances and alternatives? In…... -
Case Spotlight: Productivity Allowance is Part of Wages
Jun 24, 2025 | Employment Law
“Productivity allowance” is a payment typically used to incentivize employees for their availability, readiness, or contribution to business output beyond…... -
Can Not Having a Work Permit Get You Fired for Misconduct?
Jun 11, 2025 | Employment Law
In Fernandez Melissa Joan v Tadika Celik Comel Sdn Bhd, the court had to decide whether an employee could be…... -
LHDN Announces Exemption on Stamping Employment Contracts (6 June 2025)
Jun 06, 2025 | Employment Law
On 6 June 2025, LHDN (Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia) issued a media release clarifying the stamp duty treatment for…... -
Retraction of Resignation
May 26, 2025 | Employment Law
Resignations are a routine part of workforce management. Yet, if not handled with care, they can lead to legal uncertainty…...
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