To provide HR and IR practitioners with a comprehensive and practical foundation in Malaysian employment law and industrial relations principles – empowering them to apply legal knowledge confidently in their daily work and manage workplace issues within legal boundaries.
To provide HR and IR practitioners with a comprehensive and practical foundation in Malaysian employment law and industrial
relations principles – empowering them to apply legal knowledge confidently in their daily work and manage workplace issues
within legal boundaries.
Overview of key labour legislation in Malaysia
Purpose and objectives of the Employment Act 1955 and Industrial
Relations Act 1967
Scope and coverage: EA vs non-EA employees
Introduction to other relevant laws
Right to file a representation for unfair dismissal
Conditions and time limits
The Industrial Relations process: IR conciliation and the Industrial Court
Practical tips to avoid Section 20 disputes
Workman, employer, contract of service, wages
Importance of understanding definitions for application of benefits
Legal differences and tests used by courts
Implications on statutory benefits, termination, and employer obligations
Misclassification risks and how to avoid them
What is constructive dismissal under Malaysian law
Key case examples
Legal validity and renewal risks
Best practices
Case studies
Importance of procedural fairness before dismissal
When a Domestic Inquiry (DI) is required
Steps in conducting a proper DI
Roles of the panel, observer, and witness
Understanding the principle of proportionality
Factors to consider when issuing punishment
How Industrial Courts assess severity of misconduct vs
punishment imposed
Absenteeism, sexual harassment, harassment (including bullying and hostile behaviour), insubordination, gossiping / character assassination, theft / dishonesty, & conflict of interest
Distinguishing poor performance from misconduct
Legal standards and expectations for managing performance issues
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) – minimum requirements
Case studies on unfair dismissal related to poor performance
Definition of wages under EA 1955
Payment of wages – timeline and method
Calculation for incomplete month
Advances and loans
Non-entitlement due to imprisonment/court attendance
Lawful deductions
Legal protections under the Employment Act
Maternity leave and benefits (Sections 37-40)
Termination restrictions for pregnant employees and employees on maternity leave
Rest days
Working hours and OT
Paid Public Holidays
Paid Annual Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Paternity Leave
Ordinary Rate of Pay (ORP) calculation
Common issues and disputes
Legal principles
Process and notice requirements
Termination and lay-off benefits
To provide HR and IR practitioners with a comprehensive and practical foundation in Malaysian employment law and industrial
relations principles – empowering them to apply legal knowledge confidently in their daily work and manage workplace issues
within legal boundaries.
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To provide HR and IR practitioners with a comprehensive and practical foundation in Malaysian employment law and industrial
relations principles – empowering them to apply legal knowledge confidently in their daily work and manage workplace issues
within legal boundaries.
Fill this form and our experts will reach out to you.