unfair dismissal

Industrial Court Awards Over RM250,000 to Our Client in Unfair Dismissal Case Against a Foreign Government Trade Agency

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On 25.02.2025, the Industrial Court of Malaysia, presided over by Y.A. Mohd Zulbahrin bin Zainuddin, ruled in favor of our Client, a senior employee challenging an unfair dismissal by a foreign government trade agency (“the Employer“), based in Kuala Lumpur. The Court awarded over RM200K in compensation, reinforcing the importance of procedural fairness in dismissal … Read more

Probationary Employees: What Employers Need to Know

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The realisation that you may have had a bad hire is worrisome. During this probation period, you as the Employer can assess their abilities and suitability in the Company. Likewise, the probationer can determine if he or she wants to stay with the organisation after the period ends. Notably, there is no legal requirement under … Read more

Are Employers Required to Warn Their Probationers In Senior Roles in a Company about Their Poor Performance Before Dismissing Them?

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Under Malaysia employment laws, a probationer enjoys similar rights as a full-time employee. As such, an Employer is not allowed to dismiss her probationer without “just cause and excuse”. Having said that, a probationer can be dismissed for poor performance. In simpler terms, a “poor performance” is when the probationer’s job performance falls below the … Read more