by Donovan & Ho | Dec 9, 2015 | Employment Law
Imagine being in a relationship where your significant other tells you that in the event of a break-up, you are not allowed to date anyone else for a period of 12 months. The request sounds absurd and irrational, yet many employees in Malaysia willingly sign...
by Donovan & Ho | Dec 2, 2015 | Employment Law
Fast staff attrition has become a major problem for employers. Employers are trying hard to retain employees and one of the common strategies is to provide training to employees. Statistics have shown that employee training is not only essential for an organisation’s...
by Donovan & Ho | Nov 19, 2015 | Employment Law
Just started your own business and thinking of hiring your very first employee? Taking on a new employee (what more your first!) is a serious obligation and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Here are 5 tips on the basics of Malaysian employment law to help you get...
by Donovan & Ho | Nov 9, 2015 | Employment Law
Have you ever been in a dilemma where your boss instructs you to do something which, in your opinion, may fall within the grey area of legality? What do you do when you think you know better than your boss? Should you comply or challenge the instructions given? If you...
by Donovan & Ho | Oct 21, 2015 | Employment Law
Can (or should) you hire an employee without paying them wages? It is common for start-ups (especially those who are bootstrapping) to consider “alternative compensation arrangements” for employees such as offering them share options, profit sharing or possible future...
by Donovan & Ho | Oct 5, 2015 | Employment Law
“The employer generally gets the employees he deserves.” Most managers and employers find managing and dealing with employees to be one of the most difficult and stressful parts of their jobs. The stress is compounded by the fact that the failure to do this the right...
