by Donovan & Ho | Jun 8, 2015 | Employment Law
The concept of “unfair dismissal” or “unlawful termination” is not new in Malaysia. There has been an increased awareness about employee rights in Malaysia, but there are also many misconceptions that have not been corrected. Here are a few salient points about...
by Donovan & Ho | May 19, 2015 | Employment Law
Our partner Donovan Cheah was interviewed in the May 16th edition of the Malaysia SME Business Newsletter, where he shared his thoughts on unfair dismissal in Malaysia. Donovan also provided his opinion on the current procedure for unfair dismissal complaints...
by Donovan & Ho | Apr 22, 2015 | Employment Law
There are many misconceptions about domestic inquiries in Malaysia. This article aims to clarify the doubts surrounding domestic inquiries and answer some of the common questions asked by both employers and employees. What exactly is a domestic inquiry? A...
by Donovan & Ho | Mar 16, 2015 | Employment Law
Amid the furor and excitement surrounding some of the more controversial motions at the 69th Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Bar on 14 March 2015, one resolution was passed without much fanfare in the media. The motion in particular was a call for the...
by Donovan & Ho | Mar 13, 2015 | Employment Law
In doing any sort of research about unfair dismissal in Malaysia, one will undoubtedly come across the phrase “natural justice” quite frequently. This is because as part of the consideration of determining whether a workman’s dismissal or...
by Donovan & Ho | Mar 4, 2015 | Employment Law
A Malaysian student was recently issued a medical certificate from a clinic after being diagnosed with a case of “chicken chop”. If you are wondering whether being officially diagnosed with a fictitious disease like “chicken chop” would help...
