Malaysia Employment Law Updates as of 25th October 2017
Malaysia Employment Law Updates as of 25th October 2017 Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS) Bill 2017: Tabled [...]
Whats the difference in managing disciplinary issues between intentional misconduct and conduct due to negligence and lack of training in Malaysia?
Whats the difference in managing disciplinary issues between intentional misconduct and conduct due to negligence [...]
In a case of criminal misconduct. How does the High Court sees it?
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Highlight of the week: Employment Insurance System (EIS) Bill 2017
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Is it a checkmate for a company if it fails to state the reason of an employee’s dismissal in his letter of termination?
Is it a checkmate for a company if it fails to state the reason of [...]
How do you determine whether an employee is a confirmed employee or still a probationer in Malaysia?
How do you determine whether an employee is a confirmed employee or still a probationer [...]
How should an employer deal with a non-performer in Malaysia?
How should an employer deal with a non-performer in Malaysia? Generally, there are three (3) [...]
The new Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS) bars Employers from cutting wages and benefits in Malaysia
The new Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS) bars Employers from cutting wages and benefits in Malaysia [...]
Can’t terminate a Manager on a ground that the Manager is not performing because the Manager had not been warned of any shortcomings in Malaysia?
Can’t terminate a Manager on a ground that the Manager is not performing because the [...]
Can an action be taken against a rude employee? Can he or she be dismissed?
Can an action be taken against a rude employee? Can he or she be dismissed? [...]
Is Being a WhatsApp Group Administrator a Legal Hazard in Malaysia?
Is Being a WhatsApp Group Administrator a Legal Hazard in Malaysia? Late last month, the [...]
Hours Of Work To Be Observed By Companies During Fasting Month In Malaysia
Hours Of Work To Be Observed By Companies During Fasting Month In Malaysia During the [...]
When is an Insurance Agent an Employee?
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A Panel Discussion: PARACHUTES FOR RETRENCHEES – Employee Insurance Scheme (EIS)
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PUBLIC HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT ON EID AL-ADHA 2017
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Can we hire an employee with past criminal record in Malaysia?
Can we hire an employee with past criminal record in Malaysia? A very common question [...]
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Understanding the Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS) in Malaysia — Is it a boon or a bane?
Understanding the Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS) in Malaysia — Is it a boon or a [...]
Malaysia to implement the Employee Insurance Scheme in 2018?
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MEF Objected MTUC’s Proposal in providing 1 month’s paid paternity leave in Malaysia
MEF Objected MTUC’s Proposal in providing 1 month’s paid paternity leave in Malaysia Recently, the Malaysian [...]
24th April 2017 is a Declared Public Holiday in conjunction with the Installation Ceremony of the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V
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How to generate Borang E and EA and perform e-Data Praisi submission to LHDN?
How to generate Borang E and EA and perform e-Data Praisi submission to LHDN? – [...]
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March 1 is the effective date for income submission via e-filing Taxpayers can submit their [...]
How to easily prepare Borang E/EA, e-Data Praisi and upload to e-hasil for 2017
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Companies Act 2016 and Companies Regulations 2017
Companies Act 2016 and Companies Regulations 2017 Following last Tuesday’s announcement by the Companies Commission [...]
Malaysia’s Companies Act 2016 In A Nutshell
Malaysia’s Companies Act 2016 In A Nutshell Effective from 31 January 2017, the new Companies [...]
Latest updates on Personal Data Protection Act 2010
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The Case on Service Charge as Part of Minimum Wages in Malaysia
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Cabinet agrees to postpone levy payment on foreign workers to 2018
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Sarawak Public Holiday in view of the passing of Chief Minister, Tan Sri Adenan Satem
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The concept of Constructive Dismissal in Malaysia
The concept of Constructive Dismissal in Malaysia What is Constructive Dismissal? How and when should [...]
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Conflict of Interest and the importance of a well-conducted DI
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It’s Confirmed. No Federal public holiday on Dec 13 said Ali Hamsa
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Employers in Malaysia Grant Lower Salary Increases and Bonuses
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Can HR Screen Their Current Employees In Malaysia?
Can HR Screen Their Current Employees In Malaysia? In today’s business environment, there is a [...]
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A Quick Guide for a ‘Boss to be’ to Malaysian Labour Law
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QUICK GUIDE ON 11th, 12th and 13th DECEMBER 2016 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
QUICK GUIDE ON 11th, 12th and 13th DECEMBER 2016 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN SELANGOR, MALAYSIA We’ve [...]
10 Common Questions on Unfair Dismissal in Malaysia
10 Common Questions on Unfair Dismissal in Malaysia Unfair dismissal is defined as Termination of [...]
Korean startup raises $1.6m so employees can clock in on their phones
Korean startup raises $1.6m so employees can clock in on their phones Albam, a time [...]
Pemudah pitches importance of payroll systems to businesses
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PwC employees allowed to leave work at 12:30pm on FlexFridays
PwC employees allowed to leave work at 12:30pm on FlexFridays PwC enhances their workplace flexibility [...]
10 Unreasonable Office Rules That Chase Away Good Employees
10 Unreasonable Office Rules That Chase Away Good Employees We’ve gone around asking employees from [...]
Landmark Decision from the Shah Alam High Court on discrimination over pregnancy
Landmark Decision from the Shah Alam High Court on discrimination over pregnancy Recently, the Shah [...]
Can we claim input tax (GST) incurred on purchases for the purposes of employee benefits?
Can we claim input tax (GST) incurred on purchases for the purposes of employee benefits? [...]
Can you terminate an employee during her pregnancy in Malaysia?
Can you terminate an employee during her pregnancy in Malaysia? We’ve been asked this question [...]
California ruling against Uber hits at business model and U.K says Uber drivers should be classed as workers in landmark ruling
California ruling against Uber hits at business model and U.K says Uber drivers should be [...]
Employees, be careful of these 3 things that could get you terminated from your job
Employees, be careful of these 3 things that could get you terminated from your job [...]
Public Holiday in the State of Perak on 4th November 2016 (Friday)
Public Holiday in the State of Perak on 4th November 2016 (Friday) A statement was [...]
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Public holiday in the State of Kedah on 31 Oct 2016 (Monday) The Secretary of [...]
How to ensure the right steps in the Whistleblowing Process in Malaysia
How to ensure the right steps in the Whistleblowing Process in Malaysia WHISTLEBLOWING is an [...]
Are you being bullied in your workplace (Malaysia)?
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Does an employer have an obligation to check and verify an employee’s resume and credentials?
Does an employer have an obligation to check and verify an employee’s resume and credentials? [...]
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Deciphering the Law on Fixed-Term Contracts A Safety Net – Understanding the Fixed Term Contracts [...]
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Landmark Decision from Federal Court on Sexual Harassment Claim
Landmark Decision from Federal Court on Sexual Harassment Claim The Federal Court, in Mohd Ridzwan [...]
Is My Annual Leave – My Entitlement?
Is My Annual Leave – My Entitlement? Imagine this … So, you’ve been planning for [...]
Social Media Privacy in the Workplace in Malaysia
Social Media Privacy in the Workplace in Malaysia Social media giants such as Facebook, Twitter [...]
Can The Employer Give Different Punishment for The Same Misconduct?
Can The Employer Give Different Punishment for The Same Misconduct? To illustrate this topic, we [...]
The Effect of Vague Charges in a Domestic Inquiry
The Effect of Vague Charges in a Domestic Inquiry A domestic inquiry is a proceeding [...]
What is new in Gender Discrimination in Employment in Malaysia?
What is new in Gender Discrimination in Employment in Malaysia? Discrimination generally means treating someone [...]
Can an Employer simply transfer an Employee in Malaysia?
Can an Employer simply transfer an Employee in Malaysia? Transferring an Employee – Is it [...]
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Powerful Tips To Retain Your Best Employees
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Amendment of Schedule on Minimum Retirement Age Order 2016
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2017 HRDF Claimable Training Programs Calendar in Malaysia
2017 HRDF Claimable Training Programs Calendar We’ve released the 2017 HRDF Claimable Training Programs Calendar [...]
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Non-Compete Clause. Can your employer stops you from joining a competitor? Allow me to paint [...]
Is Malaysia Day a Compulsory Holiday?
Is Malaysia Day a Compulsory Holiday? Malaysia Day is just around the corner – 16th [...]
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Declaration of Public Holiday in the State of Kelantan on Sunday 11 September 2016 in [...]
Fake MCs goes viral on sale for RM30 via Facebook
Fake MCs goes viral on sale for RM30 via Facebook In keeping up with the [...]
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Malaysia School Calendar for 2017 Recently, the Education Ministry has released its school term dates [...]
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Malaysia Public Holidays for 2017 Public Holiday Rules Often, Public Holidays are days where most employees [...]
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Minimum Wages Order 2016 Takes Effect Prior to 1 July 2016, the Minimum Wages Order [...]
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