by DNH (BD) | Jul 31, 2023 | Employment Law
In Malaysia, employees enjoy the privilege of “carrying forward” their unused leave from one year to another, ensuring flexibility in managing personal and professional commitments. It allows employees to make plans to attend to their personal matters, without the...
by DNH (BD) | Jul 30, 2023 | Employment Law
The principle of vicarious liability holds employers accountable for the tortious acts committed by their employees during their employment. However, the boundaries of this rule are often blurred, making it challenging to discern whether an employee’s actions...
by DNH (BD) | Jul 21, 2023 | Employment Law
An employment agreement usually contains the main terms of employment such as the salary and allowances, working hours and location, and other employee benefits. This article discusses five clauses that you can also consider including in your employment agreement (if...
by DNH (BD) | Jul 20, 2023 | Employment Law
A Performance Improvement Plan (“PIP”) is commonly implemented on under-performing employees to get them to improve their performance. While PIPs are not mandatory by law, if an employer opts to use a PIP, it must be a genuine attempt to fix performance issues, with...
by DNH (BD) | Jun 30, 2023 | Employment Law
Only employees can file a complaint of unfair dismissal under the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (“IRA 1967”). A question arises as to whether a director or shareholder who “works” for a company can also enjoy such rights. There have been occasions where the courts...
