Guide to Malaysian Employment Law

Guide to Malaysian 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...
Can your Employer demote you?

Can your Employer demote you?

  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....
Can Your Employer Reduce Your Salary?

Can Your Employer Reduce Your Salary?

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...