by DNH (BD) | Oct 31, 2025 | Employment Law
Discovery applications are commonly used in the civil courts to compel the other party to share documents, information, or evidence relevant to the case. They are also available at the Industrial Court, although the process and procedures may differ. The Industrial...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 29, 2025 | Employment Law
The Industrial Court in Lim Teong Kim v. Perak FC Sdn Bhd (Award No. 1255 of 2025) delivered a significant decision on the termination of the former Head Coach of Perak FC, ruling that his dismissal was without just cause or excuse. The award not only sheds light on...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 10, 2025 | Employment Law
Sleeping at work is a misconduct, but it may not always be the case that it warrants dismissal. A dismissal may be considered disproportionate if: the misconduct is not serious enough to fundamentally breach the employment contract, as opposed to more grave...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 22, 2025 | Employment Law
Employers occasionally face difficult situations when allegations of employee misconduct involve potential criminal offences, such as drug use, theft, or fraud. These situations often put employers in a dilemma: should they treat the matter purely as an internal...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 17, 2025 | Employment Law
Can an employer dismiss an employee without giving any reason, by relying on the notice clause? The Industrial Court has made it clear that such dismissal, often referred to as termination simpliciter, has no place in Malaysian employment law. Employers carry the...
by DNH (BD) | Sep 9, 2025 | Employment Law
Fixed-term employment contracts are widely used in Malaysia to engage employees for a defined duration. When structured properly, they can be an effective workforce management tool, especially in the context of re-employing retired employees. That said,...
