by DNH (BD) | Jan 9, 2024 | Employment Law
What happens if an employer is wound-up before an unfair dismissal claim against it can be completed? The High Court’s decision in Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Bhd (Dalam Penggulungan Sukarela Pemiutang) v Menteri Sumber Manusia & Ors and other applications [2023] 1...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 29, 2023 | Employment Law
Adjudication under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA”) has strict timelines to be complied with, and that is the one main purposes of this dispute resolution mechanism – speed. The Court of Appeal decision of Encorp Iskandar...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 8, 2023 | Employment Law
If you are a business owner in Malaysia, it is important to understand which business expenditures are eligible for tax deductions. While some “obvious” expenses, such as raw material purchases and machinery repair costs are generally allowable deductions, not all...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 2, 2023 | Employment Law
In the wake of the global pandemic, workplaces faced unprecedented disruptions. One such challenge was managing emergency leave due to the pandemic due to lockdowns, restrictions in movements, and the rise of remote working. However, the pandemic itself should not...
by DNH (BD) | Nov 29, 2023 | Employment Law
In unfair dismissal claims, the primary remedy is reinstatement. While it is generally rare for an employer to offer reinstatement to a recently dismissed employee, there are still some reported instances where employers do make such offers. The recent High Court...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 27, 2023 | Employment Law
Independent contractors have become an integral part of modern business operations, offering flexibility and specialized skills that can enhance a company’s capabilities. However, using independent contractors comes with its own set of challenges, and...
