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Refusing a Performance Improvement Plan
16 Oct 2017 | Employment LawEmployers who are facing difficulties with poor performing employees may opt to place them on a performance improvement plan (or “PIP”). The PIP is an exercise, taking place over a...
New Minimum Wage in 2018
13 Oct 2017 | Employment LawHuman Resources Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Richard Riot Jaem has announced that there will be a new minimum wage for Malaysia next year. He was reported as saying that the...
The Problem with Squatters
09 Oct 2017 | Dispute ResolutionIf you are a landlord or property owner, you may have been in the unfortunate situation of having to deal with unwanted people occupying your premises. These individuals "set up...
Bankruptcy Act Amendments Now In Force
06 Oct 2017 | Insolvency and BankruptcyThe Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2017 comes into force today (6 October 2017) ("Act"). The Act represents an overhaul of Malaysia's bankruptcy legislation. Key changes to note include, among others: The...
Are company directors also employees?
29 Sep 2017 | Employment LawDirectors are often seen as individuals looming over employees on top of the company pyramid. Generally, a directorship is an office and is a separate persona altogether from an employee...
Can Employers Give Bad References?
18 Sep 2017 | Employment LawAcademic qualifications and work experience are just one part of the deal in the hiring process. The other part involves interpersonal skills, personality traits and work ethics, all of which...
What payments are subject to EPF?
29 Aug 2017 | Employment LawUnder section 45 of the Employees Provident Fund Act 1991 (“EPF Act”), employers are statutorily required to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (commonly known as the “EPF”), a social...
Resigning to Save Face
25 Aug 2017 | Employment LawWhen faced with the prospect of termination by an employer, some employees opt to tender their resignation in order to “save face”. The concept of “saving face” is prevalent among...
5 Most Misunderstood Terms in an Employment Contract
16 Aug 2017 | Employment LawWhether you are an employee or an employer, it’s important to have a basic understanding about the terms of an employment contract, and what they really mean. In our practice,...
What is Money Laundering?
15 Aug 2017 | CorporateA few months ago, Malaysia was rocked with the news of Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew being threatened with a charge under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of...
Whatsapp Messages: Admissible in Court?
11 Aug 2017 | Dispute ResolutionWhatsapp is a text messaging application that is used by more than 1 billion users in more than 180 countries. Its use has become so prevalent that it has become...
Donovan & Ho named as one of the...
09 Aug 2017 | Donovan and Ho updatesDonovan & Ho is has been named as one of Asian Legal Business' "Best Boutiques" for our labour and employment practice. 3 other law firms from Malaysia were included in...