by Donovan & Ho | Oct 16, 2018 | Dispute Resolution, Employment Law
Section 38(1)(a) of the Insolvency Act 1967 (“Act“) prohibits a bankrupt from pursuing legal action without prior sanction from the Director General of Insolvency. One of the reasons behind this law is to help ensure that a party who wishes to commence a...
by Donovan & Ho | Oct 4, 2018 | Employment Law
Amidst calls from the public to amend the Employment Act 1955 (“Act”) due to concerns about the inadequacy of the protections afforded under the law, the Ministry of Human Resources has finally released a list of proposed amendments, and is currently inviting members...
by Donovan & Ho | Sep 6, 2018 | Employment Law
The Prime Minister’s department has announced that the minimum wage will be increased and standardized throughout the country effective 1 January 2019. The new minimum wage will be RM1,050.00 per month, or RM5.05 per hour. Currently, Peninsular Malaysia and East...
by Donovan & Ho | Sep 5, 2018 | Employment Law
The tail end of an unfair dismissal case is the issuance of a court award (“Award”) which sets out the Industrial Court’s decision and the grounds for the decision with reference to evidence adduced in trial. In an unfair dismissal case, there is only one “winner” –...
by Donovan & Ho | Aug 27, 2018 | Employment Law
Here are five practical takeaways pertaining to an unfair dismissal claim that has been referred to the Industrial Court. The information in this article should be helpful to both employees and employers. #1: Your Case Number Once a complaint of unfair...
by Donovan & Ho | Aug 15, 2018 | Employment Law
The Employees Provident Fund Act 1991 (“EPF Act”) is one of the main statutes that employers must be familiar with. The EPF Act imposes obligations on employers which, if not complied with, is an offence that is punishable with imprisonment (in its severest form). For...
