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 2, 2015 | Employment Law
Most business owners will tell you that managing poor performing employees is one of the more difficult aspects of management. Mismanagement of this delicate issue could have far reaching consequences on the business, from inefficiency to possible legal liability. The...
by Donovan & Ho | Dec 10, 2014 | Employment Law
My employment contract says that either party may terminate the contract by providing 1 month’s notice in writing or by making payment in lieu of notice. Does this mean that my employer can terminate my contract for any reason as long as he gives me 1...
by Donovan & Ho | Dec 5, 2014 | Employment Law
An oft-repeated business mantra is “be slow to hire and quick to fire”. Unfortunately, what many managers do not realise is that a “quick to fire” approach also carries significant risks, especially in Malaysia, which does not adopt the principle of “at-will”...