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Case Spotlight – When Employees and Competitors Conspire

Case Spotlight – When Employees and Competitors Conspire

by DNH (BD) | 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 a competitor, especially with the involvement of employees, the consequences can be significant. The law recognises that such...
Case Spotlight – Transfer of Industrial Court Cases

Case Spotlight – Transfer of Industrial Court Cases

by DNH (BD) | Apr 8, 2026 | Employment Law

Industrial Court disputes sometimes involve procedural applications about where a case should be heard. These applications are made where one party believes that another venue would be more appropriate, whether for reasons of convenience, fairness, cost, or the...
Do Employees Get Paid Salary For Attending Court?

Do Employees Get Paid Salary For Attending Court?

by DNH (BD) | Apr 3, 2026 | Employment Law

Employees may occasionally have to attend court, whether as parties to a dispute, as an accused in criminal proceedings, or witness. In more serious situations, an employee may even be remanded in custody or sentenced to imprisonment. In such situations, the...
A Practical Guide for Business Owners/Companies to Navigate the Removal of Director in Malaysia

A Practical Guide for Business Owners/Companies to Navigate the Removal of Director in Malaysia

by DNH (BD) | Mar 31, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial

Removing a director is not just a legal formality. In many Malaysian companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises and family businesses, directors are often founders, major shareholders, or key leaders. If the removal is handled poorly, it can cause...
Case Spotlight: Can Remote Work Arrangements Be Revoked to Justify Dismissal?

Case Spotlight: Can Remote Work Arrangements Be Revoked to Justify Dismissal?

by DNH (BD) | 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 condition for continued employment? The case of JMN v E-Rete (Malaya) Sdn Bhd  explores whether a long-standing agreement to work from abroad...
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