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What is Unfair Dismissal?
LouisLiawJuly 11, 2021July 14, 2021

What is Unfair Dismissal?

Unfair dismissal is when an employee is dismissed without any “just cause or excuse”, as per Section 20(1) of the Industrial Relations Act 1967. What Amounts to “Just Cause or Excuse”? A dismissal is considered as with just cause or

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Can I Be Fired for Constantly Annoying My Colleague?
LouisLiawJune 27, 2021March 30, 2025

Can I Be Fired for Constantly Annoying My Colleague?

Practical jokes, racial remarks, angry outbursts, and profanities are behaviors, amongst others, often regarded as part and parcel of workplace dynamics with nothing much that can be done about. While these acts may seem harmless at first sight, when committed

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6 Key Considerations before a Retrenchment
LouisLiawJune 12, 2021July 30, 2021

6 Key Considerations before a Retrenchment

This article highlights 6 key considerations for employers before undertaking a retrenchment exercise to avoid claims of unfair or constructive dismissal. The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has brought devastating effects to businesses and corporations around the globe, including in Malaysia.

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