by Donovan & Ho | Jan 1, 2023 | Employment Law
Incorporating legislation up to 1 January 2023, including the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022. The primary focus of this guide is the Employment Act 1955. What is Malaysian employment law? Employment law in Malaysia is generally governed by the Employment Act 1955...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Sep 26, 2019 | Employment Law
An employer may opt to impose punishments other than dismissal for employees who are guilty of misconduct. Any punishment that is meted out must be dependent on the degree and severity of a misconduct. One such option is to demote or downgrade the employee....
by Donovan & Ho | Oct 16, 2018 | Dispute Resolution, Employment Law
Section 38(1)(a) of the Insolvency Act 1967 (“Act”) prohibits a bankrupt from pursuing legal action without prior sanction from the Director General of Insolvency. One of the reasons behind this law is to help ensure that a party who wishes to commence a...
by Donovan & Ho | Aug 27, 2018 | Employment Law
Here are five practical takeaways pertaining to an unfair dismissal claim that has been referred to the Industrial Court. The information in this article should be helpful to both employees and employers. #1: Your Case Number Once a complaint of unfair...
by Donovan & Ho | Apr 5, 2018 | Employment Law
The thought of having one’s salary reduced by an employer is often a difficult pill to swallow. In the business landscape, salary reductions are often attributed to either a demotion or the declining financial performance of the company. However, are employee salary...
