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
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.