by DNH (BD) | May 12, 2026 | Employment Law
Employers are generally expected to issue a show cause letter before taking disciplinary action against an employee. This forms part of procedural fairness, allowing the employee an opportunity to explain or defend themselves before any decision is made. However, is a...
by DNH (BD) | May 5, 2026 | Employment Law
The Malaysian Medical Council (“MMC”) Ethics Committee published a notification dated 23 September 2025 clarifying that a medical certificate (“MC”) cannot be issued solely following a virtual consultation (teleconsultation). While the directive is addressed to...
by DNH (BD) | Apr 23, 2026 | Employment Law
Can a professional like a dentist or doctor claim unfair dismissal even if their contract labels them an independent contractor? The recent Industrial Court case of TJS v BP Diagnostic Centre Sdn Bhd [Award No. 235 of 2026] highlights the crucial factors the...
by DNH (BD) | Apr 21, 2026 | Employment Law
When an employee faces disciplinary proceedings and opts to go for a mutual separation instead, can the employee later claim they had no choice but to do so? The Industrial Court case of LCK v Konica Minolta Business Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd (Award No. 272 of 2026)...
by DNH (BD) | Apr 10, 2026 | Employment Law
Businesses invest heavily in people, systems, and proprietary information to remain competitive. When that information is taken and used by a competitor, especially with the involvement of employees, the consequences can be significant. The law recognises that such...
by DNH (BD) | Apr 8, 2026 | Employment Law
Industrial Court disputes sometimes involve procedural applications about where a case should be heard. These applications are made where one party believes that another venue would be more appropriate, whether for reasons of convenience, fairness, cost, or the...
