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Busybodies in business: Is there privacy in the...
04 Feb 2015 | Employment Law[caption id="attachment_491" align="alignnone" width="960"] Do you know who's watching you?[/caption] In today’s modern workplace, it’s not uncommon to find the spheres of business and personal life converging. Social networking platforms...
Frequently Asked Questions about Bankruptcy
30 Jan 2015 | Dispute ResolutionATTENTION: This article is written in reference to the Bankruptcy Act 1967. It is written prior to the amendments which take effect on 6 October 2017. This article has not been updated...
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
26 Jan 2015 | Employment Law[caption id="attachment_1620" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The Malaysian Employment Act requires employees to inquire into complaints of sexual harassment.[/caption] Is it sexual harassment if: You are threatened that you will be fired...
Implementation of GST on Joint Management Bodies and...
21 Jan 2015 | TaxNB: The content in this article is only updated as of 22 January 2015. Are Joint Management Bodies and Management Corporations a ‘business’? Some have tried to argue that residential Joint...
Scared of Taking Annual Leave?
20 Jan 2015 | Employment Law[caption id="attachment_1201" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Do you need a good reason to go on leave?[/caption] “Why are you taking leave?” “Annual leave is not as of right.” Have you heard this...
Who’s Your Daddy? Why Women Leave Good Careers...
14 Jan 2015 | Employment Law[caption id="attachment_1533" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Why do women get paid less?[/caption] In response to the recent findings by the National Statistics Department of a widening gender wage gap in Malaysia, Malaysian...
Employment Insurance Scheme – Good news?
23 Dec 2014 | Employment LawIt has been reported in the Star today that workers in the private sector who have been laid off will be provided financial assistance under the new Employment Insurance Scheme...
Employee Data under the Personal Data Protection Act...
19 Dec 2014 | Personal Data ProtectionEarlier in the year, the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Department prepared a proposal paper ("Paper") to act as a guide on the management of employee data under the Malaysian Personal Data...
Frequently Asked Questions on Consumer Claims in Malaysia
11 Dec 2014 | Consumer ProtectionIn Malaysia, consumers who are dissatisfied with their purchases have an avenue to file a complaint with the Tribunal for Consumer Complaints ("Tribunal"). The tribunal is an independent body created...
Frequently Asked Questions about Unfair Dismissal in Malaysia
10 Dec 2014 | Employment Law[caption id="attachment_1642" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Here are some frequently asked questions about unfair dismissal in Malaysia[/caption] My employment contract says that either party may terminate the contract by providing 1 month's...
You’re Fired! Unfair Dismissal in Malaysia
05 Dec 2014 | Employment LawAn oft-repeated business mantra is “be slow to hire and quick to fire”. Unfortunately, what many managers do not realise is that a “quick to fire” approach also carries significant...
Sick and Tired: Sick Leave in Malaysia
10 Nov 2014 | Employment LawMost of us are familiar with that one person in the office who is always conveniently on sick leave just before or after a public holiday or long weekend. However,...