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...
by DNH (BD) | Apr 3, 2026 | Employment Law
Employees may occasionally have to attend court, whether as parties to a dispute, as an accused in criminal proceedings, or witness. In more serious situations, an employee may even be remanded in custody or sentenced to imprisonment. In such situations, the...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 27, 2026 | Employment Law
In an era where remote work is increasingly common, can an employer suddenly demand an employee’s physical presence as a condition for continued employment? The case of JMN v E-Rete (Malaya) Sdn Bhd explores whether a long-standing agreement to work from abroad...
