by DNH (BD) | May 31, 2023 | Employment Law
Employees who view themselves unfairly dismissed must file their representation for reinstatement within 60 days from the last day of employment under section 20 of the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (“Act”). This timeline may become blurred when an employer’s internal...
by DNH (BD) | Apr 25, 2023 | Employment Law
With the ambit of the Employment Act 1955 (“EA”) being widened effective 1 January 2023, the provisions in the EA about salary deductions now apply to all employees. Under section 24 of the EA, employers cannot deduct employee’s salaries unless it is authorised under...
by DNH (BD) | Apr 7, 2023 | Dispute Resolution, Employment Law
In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal in 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn Bhd v Ashvine A/P Hari Krishnan (Civil Appeal No. W-02(IM)(NCVC)-629-04/2022) (“7-Eleven case”) has held that employees cannot sue their employers for damages for unfair dismissal in the civil court,...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 31, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial, Employment Law
In mergers & acquisitions (M&A), restructuring is inevitable and this typically includes changes in the workplace arrangement. This means that employees would need to brace themselves for such changes and very often, questions relating to employees’ rights and...
by DNH (BD) | Jan 18, 2023 | Employment Law
As seen in our previous article, Employers’ Statutory Obligations Against Sexual Harassment, it is currently not mandatory for employers to implement an anti-sexual harassment policy in the workplace. However, as part of an employer’s social responsibility and...
by Donovan & Ho | Jan 1, 2023 | Employment Law
Incorporating legislation up to 1 January 2023, including the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022. The primary focus of this guide is the Employment Act 1955. What is Malaysian employment law? Employment law in Malaysia is generally governed by the Employment Act 1955...
