by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Jun 29, 2020 | Employment Law
Share this article: On 28 May 2020, the Federal Court made an important ruling that foreign employees can be considered permanent employees, effectively changing the earlier legal position that foreign employees on an employment pass can only be “fixed term”...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Jun 11, 2020 | Employment Law
Share this article: On 5 June 2020, the Government announced its latest effort in reviving our economy, through the Short Term Economic Recovery Plan (“STERP”). While the STERP affects many parties across the board, here are some key highlights related...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | May 29, 2020 | Employment Law
Share this article: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) corporate liability law will come into force on 1 June 2020. Under the new Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009 (“Act”), a commercial organisation can be charged with a criminal offence if a...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | May 4, 2020 | Employment Law
Share this article: Beyond the Movement Control Order: Employment & HR Issues With the Movement Control Order (“MCO”) creating many novel workplace issues, many employers are still struggling to adjust to what it means to have “business as usual”...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Apr 30, 2020 | Employment Law
Share this article: In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and the need for social distancing, a common question being asked now is whether the Courts will start using video conferencing to conduct trials and hearings. The use of video conferencing in itself is not...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Apr 29, 2020 | Employment Law
Share this article: As part of the government’s PRIHATIN economic stimulus package, the Employment Retention Programme (“ERP”) was introduced as an immediate financial assistance for employees who have been instructed to take unpaid leave due to the COVID-19...
