by DNH (BD) | May 9, 2023 | Dispute Resolution
Losing a case is disheartening, but litigants have the option of appealing most decisions to a higher court. Not all claims can be appealed as of right. Section 28(1)(a) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 (“CJA”) provides that, among others, a matter cannot be...
by DNH (BD) | Apr 25, 2023 | Employment Law
With the ambit of the Employment Act 1955 (“EA”) being widened effective 1 January 2023, the provisions in the EA about salary deductions now apply to all employees. Under section 24 of the EA, employers cannot deduct employee’s salaries unless it is authorised under...
by DNH (BD) | Apr 7, 2023 | Dispute Resolution, Employment Law
In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal in 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn Bhd v Ashvine A/P Hari Krishnan (Civil Appeal No. W-02(IM)(NCVC)-629-04/2022) (“7-Eleven case”) has held that employees cannot sue their employers for damages for unfair dismissal in the civil court,...
by DNH (BD) | Apr 3, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial
Bribery and corruption continue to be a persistent challenge in the business world, affecting not only the reputation and integrity of companies, but also society as a whole. Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI) latest report provides that...
by DNH (BD) | Mar 31, 2023 | Corporate and Commercial, Employment Law
In mergers & acquisitions (M&A), restructuring is inevitable and this typically includes changes in the workplace arrangement. This means that employees would need to brace themselves for such changes and very often, questions relating to employees’ rights and...
