by DNH (BD) | Aug 29, 2025 | Employment Law
Employers are entitled to suspend employees while conducting disciplinary investigations. During this process, the Company may clarify potential outcomes to the employee, including the possibility of termination. But does raising the possibility of termination (and...
by DNH (BD) | Aug 8, 2025 | Employment Law
In MNJ v Myburgerlab Sdn Bhd (Award 488 of 2025), the Industrial Court had to consider whether the Claimant was forced to resign or had done so voluntarily. In this case, the Claimant submitted two resignation letters on the same day (each citing different reasons),...
by DNH (BD) | Jul 18, 2025 | Employment Law
When a union no longer has any members in a particular establishment, does it retain the legal standing to continue collective bargaining on behalf of employees? The Industrial Court addressed this in Maswings Sdn Bhd v Airlines Workers’ Union Sarawak (Award No....
by DNH (BD) | Jul 9, 2025 | Employment Law
Mutual Separation Agreements (MSAs) are widely used to bring employment relationships to a close on amicable terms. When done properly, an MSA can help employers avoid protracted litigation and offer employees a dignified exit. However, any missteps can instantly...
by DNH (BD) | Jul 1, 2025 | Employment Law
What happens when an employee repeatedly refuses to follow the company’s instructions, despite being given multiple chances and alternatives? In the workplace, such defiance is known as insubordination which could be viewed as a serious misconduct that warrants...
by DNH (BD) | Jun 24, 2025 | Employment Law
“Productivity allowance” is a payment typically used to incentivize employees for their availability, readiness, or contribution to business output beyond their basic job scope. In industries like aviation, such allowances are often tied to operational readiness and...
