by DNH (BD) | Apr 5, 2024 | Employment Law
In the Industrial Court case of Shanthini Parmasivam v. Oakbridge International School [2023] 2 ILR 626, the prolonged absence of an employee due to illness and failure to promptly provide medical certificates (MCs) was held to warrant dismissal. This was...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 27, 2024 | Dispute Resolution
The “seat of arbitration” refers to the jurisdiction in which the arbitration takes place. It does not refer to a physical venue, but instead to the law that governs the arbitration’s procedure. In domestic arbitrations (ie: arbitrations that involve no international...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 26, 2024 | Employment Law
Employees who are contributors to the Social Security Organisation (“SOCSO”) scheme can make a claim if they have suffered a disability due to an “employment injury”. If an employee is injured offsite while they are travelling to or from work, does this amount to an...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 22, 2024 | Employment Law
What do courts generally consider when determining if someone is an independent contractor or an employee? Despite the labels and titles stated on the contract, courts have chosen to scrutinise the parties’ intentions by considering various factors to determine...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 19, 2024 | Employment Law
In an era where social media shapes our personal and professional landscapes, its impact on employment can be profound. Whether it’s discontented employees airing grievances online or individuals being spotlighted for off-duty conduct, the repercussions can...
