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Industrial Relations and psychology may not usually be discussed together, but workplace disputes are rarely driven by legal arguments alone. MECA CEO Dharmen Sivalingam explains why understanding how people think, perceive decisions, and react to workplace situations is an important part of managing Industrial Relations effectively. At the MECA IR Convention 2026, we go beyond compliance to explore the legal, human, and organisational factors that cause workplace issues to escalate. 7 & 8 October 2026 Connexion Conference & Event Centre Theme: Reframing IR: When Compliance Is Not Enough Why Legally Sound Decisions Still Lead To Conflict #MECA #MECAIRConvention2026 #IndustrialRelations #HumanResources #EmploymentLaw #HRMalaysia #WorkplaceRelations
Why Psychology Matters in Industrial Relations | MECA IR Convention 2026
Does every misconduct case require a Domestic Inquiry? MECA Consultant Sarmeithaa Apparao discusses some of the common misconceptions employers encounter when dealing with Domestic Inquiries, from situations involving clear admissions or evidence to panel selection and treating the proceedings like a court trial. The discussion reflects a wider challenge facing employers today: following the correct procedure does not necessarily mean a workplace issue will be resolved without conflict. At the MECA IR Convention 2026, we take that conversation further. Reframing IR: When Compliance Is Not Enough Why Legally Sound Decisions Still Lead To Conflict 7–8 October 2026 Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur Join us as we examine Industrial Relations beyond compliance through original mini movies, expert insights, live discussions, and workplace scenarios. #MECA #MECAIRConvention2026 #DomesticInquiry #IndustrialRelations #HRMalaysia
Does Every Misconduct Case Need A Domestic Inquiry? | MECA IR Convention 2026
What makes a seemingly strong case fall apart in the Industrial Court? At the MECA IR Convention 2026, Wong Keat Ching of Zul Rafique & Partners will be part of our Signature Panel, “If You Think You Have a Strong Case, Think Again: The Realities of Industrial Court Litigation.” The discussion will examine the practical factors that can make or break a case, including drafting choices, witness selection, witness preparation, proportionality of punishment, and the realities employers face once a dispute reaches litigation. 7–8 October 2026 Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur Learn more and register: https://convention.meca.com.my/meca #MECA #MECAIRConvention2026 #IndustrialRelations #IndustrialCourt #EmploymentLaw #HumanResources #Malaysia
Think You Have a Strong Industrial Court Case? Think Again
If an employment contract says either party may terminate by giving notice, does that mean an employer can simply rely on that clause to end the employment? This is an example of why employment decisions that appear straightforward on paper can require a closer look at the law, the circumstances, and the way the decision is carried out. Join us at the MECA IR Convention 2026 as we explore the realities behind workplace decisions and why compliance alone may not always be enough. 7–8 October 2026 Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur Reframing IR: When Compliance Is Not Enough Why Legally Sound Decisions Still Lead To Conflict #MECA #MECAIRConvention2026 #IndustrialRelations #EmploymentLaw #HumanResources
Can an Employer Terminate Simply by Giving Notice? | MECA IR Convention 2026
Complex workplace problems rarely come with one obvious solution. For employers, the challenge is often knowing how to assess the situation, consider the alternatives available, and understand the consequences before deciding on the way forward. It is this kind of practical decision-making that sits at the heart of the MECA IR Convention 2026. Across two days, we will examine some of the most difficult issues employers face in Industrial Relations, looking beyond legal compliance to understand how workplace decisions unfold in practice. 7–8 October 2026 Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur Reframing IR: When Compliance Is Not Enough Why Legally Sound Decisions Still Lead To Conflict Featuring original mini movies produced specifically for the Convention, a live workplace dramatization, expert insights, expert dialogues, and panel discussions. Find out more and register: https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1vmwOsALRS5SICiIeYY5hOQ40mb82 #MECA #MECAIRConvention2026 #IndustrialRelations #HumanResources #HRMalaysia
How Do You Approach a Complex Workplace Problem? | MECA IR Convention 2026
Unconscious bias can be difficult to recognise, particularly when we are looking for it in our own behaviour. That is why the MECA IR Convention 2026 will explore it differently. Through a live dramatization by Exchange Theatre, participants will experience workplace situations as they unfold, creating an opportunity to recognise assumptions, reactions, and behaviours that might otherwise go unnoticed. Join us on 7–8 October 2026 at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Bangsar South. Register here: https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1vmwOsALRS5SICiIeYY5hOQ40mb82 #MECA #MECAIRConvention2026 #UnconsciousBias #IndustrialRelations #HumanResources
Why We’re Using Live Actors to Explore Unconscious Bias | MECA IR Convention 2026
A Performance Improvement Plan should provide an employee with a genuine opportunity to improve. But when employees begin to see a PIP as an exit tool, the process can take on an entirely different meaning. Fear, distrust, and the expectation of dismissal can affect how employees respond, potentially creating the conditions for a dispute before the process has even run its course. At the MECA IR Convention 2026, we will take a closer look at the realities of managing poor performance and what employers need to rethink when compliance and process alone are not enough. 7–8 October 2026 Connexion Conference & Event Centre Secure your seat today: https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1vmwOsALRS5SICiIeYY5hOQ40mb82 #MECA #MECAIRConvention2026 #PerformanceManagement #IndustrialRelations #HRMalaysia
When Employees See a PIP as an Exit Tool | MECA IR Convention 2026
Poor performance cases can become difficult very quickly when assessments, expectations, documentation, and the opportunity to improve are called into question. Jeremiah Gurusamy of RDJ Law joins the MECA IR Convention 2026 to examine the practical considerations employers should keep in mind when managing poor performance. 7–8 October 2026 Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Bangsar South Secure your seat today: https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1vmwOsALRS5SICiIeYY5hOQ40mb82 #MECA #MECAIRConvention2026 #IndustrialRelations #PerformanceManagement #EmploymentLaw
Managing Poor Performance: Practical Considerations for Employers
A review of 40 recent Industrial Court awards involving poor performance produced a striking result: employers succeeded in only eight. While this is a limited sample rather than a measure of all Industrial Court cases, it raises important questions about how employers are managing poor performance and whether current approaches are sufficiently robust when challenged. Poor performance will be among the issues explored at the MECA IR Convention 2026, taking place on 7–8 October 2026 at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Bangsar South. Join us at the MECA IR Convention 2026 as we take a closer look at what employers need to rethink when managing poor performance. Secure your seat today. #MECA #MECAIRConvention2026 #IndustrialRelations #PerformanceManagement #EmploymentLaw #HumanResources
32 Out of 40: What Poor Performance Cases Are Telling Employers
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