by DNH (BD) | Dec 6, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (the “CIPAA”) is a legislation intended to facilitate regular and timely payment in the construction industry. Among other things, CIPAA introduced the statutory adjudication mechanism to resolve payment...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 24, 2021 | Employment Law
Retrenchment should always be perceived as the “last resort” for a business. We explore some alternatives to retrenchment that employers can consider to maintain business viability while retaining their workforce. Reorganization Over the years, the functions of a...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 15, 2021 | Employment Law
The question often arises as to whether an employee on a fixed term contract is in reality, a permanent employee. Employers may hire employees on a fixed term basis when there is a genuine need to do so. Upon the expiry of the contract, the employment naturally ends...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 10, 2021 | Corporate and Commercial
What are weighted voting rights (also referred to as dual-class share structure)? The general rule for shareholders to vote in a company resolution is that every shareholder is entitled to 1 vote per share. However, a quick search on the Internet will reveal that big...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 5, 2021 | Employment Law
The Industrial Court recently upheld an employer’s decision to retrench its employees in the middle of the pandemic, as the employer had suffered commercial setbacks. The cases of Lim Eng Hua v Coliseum Café & Hotel (KL) Sdn Bhd [Award No. 1541 of 2021] and...
