by DNH (BD) | Mar 16, 2026 | Employment Law
What happens when a manager uses an “OK” or thumbs up 👍 emoji on Whatsapp to respond to a leave application? Does this amount to an official approval? The Industrial Court in IMMA v Wellnesspreneur Group Sdn Bhd explored whether an employee’s reliance on...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 12, 2026 | Corporate and Commercial
This article is relevant to companies involved in the sale of goods in Malaysia. It provides an overview of the concept of “Lemon Law”, the current legal position under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 and highlights the potential legal implications for businesses...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 9, 2026 | Employment Law
In any employment relationship, the timely and accurate payment of wages is an essential requirement. However, how wages are paid to an employee is also strictly governed by the Employment Act 1955 (“EA”). Methods for the payment of wages can be broadly categorised...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 3, 2026 | Employment Law
There may be overlapping employment disputes that appear to fall within the jurisdiction of both the Labour Office (colloquially known as the Labour Court) and the Industrial Court. For instance, if an employee is owed unpaid wages and has also been unfairly...
by DNH (BD) | Feb 27, 2026 | Employment Law
Habitual lateness, absenteeism or consistently working fewer hours than required may seem minor at first glance. However, what happens when such conduct becomes habitual or a pattern? It can disrupt the Company’s operations, undermine workplace discipline and...
