by DNH (BD) | Jan 11, 2021 | Employment Law
The Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2020 (“Amendment Act”) was gazetted on 20th February 2020, and came into partial effect on 1 January 2021. Some provisions relating to essential services and sole bargaining rights of trade unions are not in force yet. These...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 28, 2020 | Real Estate
The completion period of a typical Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) transaction usually takes about 3 months from the date the agreement was stamped. In the event that the balance purchase price is not paid within 3 months, an extension of 1 month (with...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 14, 2020 | Employment Law
In Wong Mei Yoke v Tien Wah Press Malaya Sdn Bhd [2018] 1 ILR 20] (which was upheld by the High Court on judicial review), the Industrial Court dealt with the issue of an employee who was placed on a fixed term contract after being retired. The Industrial Court held...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 9, 2020 | Employment Law
In what is considered an employer friendly decision, the Industrial Court on 26 November 2020 handed down an award refusing a union’s claim for across the board 10% salary increases, bonuses and other benefits, citing the Covid-19 pandemic as a reason. In Kesatuan...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 7, 2020 | Corporate and Commercial
Resigning as a Company Director – as simple as ABC? Due to the fiduciary duties imposed by the Companies Act 2016 and the gravity of the responsibilities held by directors in a company, the act of resigning from the office of a director is not always straightforward;...
