by Donovan & Ho | May 13, 2016 | Employment Law
One of the most frequent questions posed by many individuals seeking redress in the Industrial Court concerns the possible remedies that are available to them after a long, hard legal battle. These remedies are typically: Reinstatement and backwages; or Compensation...
by Donovan & Ho | Apr 25, 2016 | Employment Law
Our latest video covers 5 common myths about employment law in Malaysia. This video is part of our ongoing video series. Check out our previous videos: Unfair Dismissal in Malaysia Malaysian Employment Act 1955
by Donovan & Ho | Apr 12, 2016 | Employment Law
The television series “Suits” follows Mike Ross, an intelligent college dropout with an eidetic memory, who works as an associate at a New York City law firm despite never actually attending law school. Throughout the series, Mike passes off as a Harvard Law graduate...
by Donovan & Ho | Mar 31, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial, Employment Law, Tax
In Part 1, we explored some FAQs about the basic mechanics and workings of an Employee Stock Option Scheme (“ESOS”). In Part 2, we address the basic tax implications on both the company and employee of an ESOS. As attractive and effective using ESOS may be,...
by Donovan & Ho | Mar 21, 2016 | Employment Law
Article 8 of the Malaysian Federal Constitution was amended in 2001 to include gender as one of the characteristics protected from discrimination. Apart from the amendment, there are no gender specific legislations on discrimination – a need which has become...
by Donovan & Ho | Mar 14, 2016 | Employment Law
Can disciplinary action be taken against an employee who does something inappropriate outside office hours and outside of the company premises? The law entails that employers can hold an employee accountable for his conduct if they can successfully establish a...
