QUICK GUIDE ON 11th, 12th and 13th DECEMBER 2016 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN SELANGOR, MALAYSIA We’ve received numerous enquiries whether 13th December 2016 (Tuesday) is a Public Holiday or not? To address this in a more simplified form, here’s a quick guide on the coming 11th, 12th and 13th December 2016 in conjunction with Sultan Selangor […]
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10 Common Questions on Unfair Dismissal in Malaysia Unfair dismissal is defined as Termination of a contract of employment for unfair or inadmissible reasons. When challenged in a court, the employer must establish that the dismissal was based on a substantial reason such as gross misconduct, lack of qualification, incapability to perform assigned duties, or […]
Korean startup raises $1.6m so employees can clock in on their phones Albam, a time tracking and payroll app from Korea, today announced it just raised US$1.6 million in series A funding, led by Capstone Partners. Other investors Kolon Investments, K-Bridge Investments, Shift, and Plantree Partners also participated. The startup will use the money to […]
Pemudah pitches importance of payroll systems to businesses PETALING JAYA: More than 40% of local companies still do not have payroll systems to manage their employees’ payment and tax filings, according to Pemudah (Special Task Force to Facilitate Business) member Datuk Chua Tia Guan. A payroll system is a software which organises all the tasks […]
PwC employees allowed to leave work at 12:30pm on FlexFridays PwC enhances their workplace flexibility policies to attract and retain talent Employees granted early release every second Friday of the month following the re-launch of PwC’s flexible work arrangement policies PwC’s newly launched flex+ programme on workplace flexibility includes FlexTime and extended paternity leave Other […]
10 Unreasonable Office Rules That Chase Away Good Employees We’ve gone around asking employees from different sectors and industries in Malaysia polling for their opinions about their office environment. While we do understand that companies need to establish some ground rules to maintain good order and high productivity. Employer and HR should not breach that […]
Landmark Decision from the Shah Alam High Court on discrimination over pregnancy Recently, the Shah Alam High Court today awarded a woman RM300,000 in damages for breach of her constitutional right to gender equality after the government refused to employ her as a temporary teacher when she became pregnant. In addition, the government was also […]
Can we claim input tax (GST) incurred on purchases for the purposes of employee benefits? If a GST registered person acquires any goods or services and provides them as employee benefits to the employee, it is considered as for the business purposes e.g. Company A who is a GST registered company purchased a hamper from […]
Can you terminate an employee during her pregnancy in Malaysia? We’ve been asked this question numerous times by many employers in Malaysia. Can you terminate an employee during her pregnancy? Well, before we answer that, let’s look what the law says in regards to this. Section 44A of the Employment Act 1955 which was introduced […]
California ruling against Uber hits at business model and U.K says Uber drivers should be classed as workers in landmark ruling 1st Case: 18th June 2015 – SAN FRANCISCO: A California panel has ruled that a driver for cab service Uber is an employee. In this ruling by the state’s labour commission, Uber was ordered […]