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...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 16, 2026 | Employment Law
What happens when a manager uses an “OK” or thumbs up 👍 emoji on Whatsapp to respond to a leave application? Does this amount to an official approval? The Industrial Court in IMMA v Wellnesspreneur Group Sdn Bhd explored whether an employee’s reliance on...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 9, 2026 | Employment Law
In any employment relationship, the timely and accurate payment of wages is an essential requirement. However, how wages are paid to an employee is also strictly governed by the Employment Act 1955 (“EA”). Methods for the payment of wages can be broadly categorised...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 3, 2026 | Employment Law
There may be overlapping employment disputes that appear to fall within the jurisdiction of both the Labour Office (colloquially known as the Labour Court) and the Industrial Court. For instance, if an employee is owed unpaid wages and has also been unfairly...
by DNH (BD) | Feb 27, 2026 | Employment Law
Habitual lateness, absenteeism or consistently working fewer hours than required may seem minor at first glance. However, what happens when such conduct becomes habitual or a pattern? It can disrupt the Company’s operations, undermine workplace discipline and...
