Sarawak Public Holiday in view of the passing of Chief Minister, Tan Sri Adenan Satem Announcement: Kindly take note that the State Government of Sarawak has declared 12th January 2017 (tomorrow) as a State public holiday as a mark of respect for the passing of the Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan […]
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The concept of Constructive Dismissal in Malaysia What is Constructive Dismissal? How and when should you apply the “Constructive Dismissal” card against your employer? Today, we look at a classic case in which Lord Denning MR defined the law on “Constructive Dismissal” which have repeatedly been applied in subsequent cases down the years. Constructive dismissal […]
MyFreelys Academy’s January 2017’s HRDF Claimable Training Courses Attention to Human Resource, Training, Learning and OD Managers; Very quickly, I am pleased to present our January 2017’s HRDF Claimable Training Courses for your kind attention. I hope this schedule helps you in your planning for your company and respective departments training modules. Based on the […]
Conflict of Interest and the importance of a well-conducted DI LEE GIM ENG v HICOM HOLDINGS BERHAD/ HICOM NETWORK SERVICES SDN. BHD. AWARD NO. : 1434 OF 2012 (25th Oct 2012) The Ministerial reference in this case required the Court to hear and determine the Claimant’s complaint of dismissal. At the time of her dismissal, […]
It’s Confirmed. No Federal public holiday on Dec 13 said Ali Hamsa KUALA LUMPUR: The Office of the Chief Secretary to the Government today denied it had issued a statement declaring Dec 13 a federal public holiday, as reported on social media. It said in a statement today that Chief Secretary to the Government Tan […]
Employers Grant Lower Salary Increases and Bonuses PETALING JAYA: Employers granted lower salary increases and bonuses to executives throughout 2016 and the forecasted outlook for salary increases and bonuses in 2017 is just as bleak, as revealed in the 2016 MEF Salary Surveys for Executives and Non-Executives. MEF President Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Azman Shah Dato’ […]
Can HR Screen Their Current Employees In Malaysia? In today’s business environment, there is a growing demand for companies to conduct Post Employment Background Checks (existing employees). A candidate with a clear background check at the time of hire, may have very different ‘surprise’ findings during the course of their employment, hence posing a risk […]
FAKE DEGREES – A Growing Problem in Malaysia HE was in his 50s and had years of experience as a general manager in a big company. He was respected by his colleagues and subordinates and even had the prefix “Dr” to his name. No one dared or cared to ask for his credentials or qualifications […]
Employment screening must be an on-going process Let’s start with a scenario. Chong has been a trusted employee for a number of years. One day, his boss discovers funds missing from the office’s petty cash box. Further investigations reveal Chong as the last employee to have access to the funds and after much interrogation, he […]
A Quick Guide for a ‘Boss to be’ to Malaysian Labour Law Finally, you are a boss of your own company. You have spent much time and effort and not forgetting money in establishing your business. As a company, you need to start hiring. Business is one thing but when it comes to hiring, there are […]