by Donovan & Ho | Nov 1, 2017 | Employment Law
The slew of reported cases on sexual harassment/assault in recent times-controversies surrounding high profile figures like Harvey Weinstein, James Toback, just to name a few- shed light not just on the extent of the problem, but also of the fact that women are often...
by Donovan & Ho | Oct 16, 2017 | Employment Law
Employers who are facing difficulties with poor performing employees may opt to place them on a performance improvement plan (or “PIP”). The PIP is an exercise, taking place over a number of weeks or months, and is usually meant to achieve the following objectives:...
by Donovan & Ho | Oct 13, 2017 | Employment Law
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Richard Riot Jaem has announced that there will be a new minimum wage for Malaysia next year. He was reported as saying that the new minimum wage will try to narrow the wage gap between those working in Peninsular Malaysia, and...
by Donovan & Ho | Oct 9, 2017 | Dispute Resolution
If you are a landlord or property owner, you may have been in the unfortunate situation of having to deal with unwanted people occupying your premises. These individuals “set up shop” without consent and continue to sip metaphorical piña coladas despite...
by Donovan & Ho | Oct 6, 2017 | Dispute Resolution
The Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2017 comes into force today (6 October 2017) (“Act”). The Act represents an overhaul of Malaysia’s bankruptcy legislation. Key changes to note include, among others: The Bankruptcy Act 1967 will now be referred to as...
