Articles | Donovan & Ho, Advocates & Solicitors

Donovan & Ho ranked on Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018

Nov 30, 2017 | Donovan and Ho updates

Donovan & Ho has been ranked by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018 in the following categories: Leading Firm (Tier…...
Joinder of Parties in Unfair Dismissal Claims

Nov 22, 2017 | Employment Law

Anything can happen during litigation. An unfair dismissal claim can take years to resolve, and during this period, some employers…...
Suspension of Employees

Nov 17, 2017 | Employment Law

An employee is suspended when they are temporarily excused from their duties and are not required to attend work during…...
Case Spotlight: Foreign Employers and Unfair Dismissal

Nov 15, 2017 | Employment Law

A corporate organisation can operate in multiple countries through the incorporation of local subsidiaries. While these subsidiaries are usually centrally…...
Trusts, Nominees and Powers of Attorney

Nov 14, 2017 | Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution

Eric wishes to buy a piece of land, but does not want his name to appear as the registered proprietor.…...
Case Spotlight: Delay Not A Ground to Set Aside Arbitration Award

Nov 06, 2017 | Dispute Resolution

In theory, arbitration is supposed to be a faster and more efficient method of resolving disputes compared to litigation. This…...
Case Spotlight: Sexual Harassment by Female Employee

Nov 01, 2017 | Employment Law

The slew of reported cases on sexual harassment/assault in recent times-controversies surrounding high profile figures like Harvey Weinstein, James Toback,…...
Refusing a Performance Improvement Plan

Oct 16, 2017 | Employment Law

Employers who are facing difficulties with poor performing employees may opt to place them on a performance improvement plan (or…...
New Minimum Wage in 2018

Oct 13, 2017 | Employment Law

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Richard Riot Jaem has announced that there will be a new minimum wage for…...
The Problem with Squatters

Oct 09, 2017 | Dispute Resolution

If you are a landlord or property owner, you may have been in the unfortunate situation of having to deal…...
Bankruptcy Act Amendments Now In Force

Oct 06, 2017 | Dispute Resolution

The Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2017 comes into force today (6 October 2017) (“Act“). The Act represents an overhaul of Malaysia’s…...
Are company directors also employees?

Sep 29, 2017 | Employment Law

Directors are often seen as individuals looming over employees on top of the company pyramid. Generally, a directorship is an…...
Can Employers Give Bad References?

Sep 18, 2017 | Employment Law

Academic qualifications and work experience are just one part of the deal in the hiring process. The other part involves…...
What payments are subject to EPF?

Aug 29, 2017 | Employment Law

Under section 45 of the Employees Provident Fund Act 1991 (“EPF Act”), employers are statutorily required to contribute to the…...
Resigning to Save Face

Aug 25, 2017 | Employment Law

When faced with the prospect of termination by an employer, some employees opt to tender their resignation in order to…...