The April 2026 edition of the MECA Newsletter looks at how employers can strengthen workplace decision-making through better preparation, clearer processes, and a more considered approach to people management.

This edition covers several recurring HR and Industrial Relations issues, including public holiday compliance, retrenchment reporting through Borang PK, maternity leave and maternity allowance, and the importance of maintaining capable, empathetic, and professional HR practices.

Readers will also find an in-depth feature on probationers, poor performance, and the misconception that a Performance Improvement Plan is always legally required, alongside practical guidance on employee transfers, condonation of misconduct, and the role of Domestic Inquiries. The issue also includes a case spotlight on misuse of confidential information and a recap of MECA’s April Mini Convention on union representation and employer readiness. 

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