COUNSEL by Marcus van Geyzel In this series, we have addressed the general employment law backdrop in Malaysia, legal issues when hiring employees, and how to ensure good employee management. This article will discuss the end of the employment life cycle – the termination of the employment contract, or dismissal. Malaysian law does not distinguish… [Read more…]
October 20, 2010
COUNSEL by Marcus van Geyzel This is the second in a three-part series on employment law. Flowing on from the introduction and the first part – which addressed the legal considerations employers should bear in mind when hiring employees – this part considers the issues involved in managing employees. Over the course of an employment… [Read more…]
October 1, 2010
COUNSEL by Marcus van Geyzel Following last week’s introduction, this is the first in a three-part weekly series on employment law. This week’s focus is on hiring employees. Many employers see the key to optimizing productivity and success as having employees with the appropriate qualifications, personality, and ultimately the practical application to get the job… [Read more…]
September 22, 2010
[This article was first published on LoyarBurok on 14 September 2010] The Merdeka season is always a time of reflection for many Malaysians. Many put aside the year-long cynicism and negativity to drum up some patriotic fervour and genuine love for the country, though this seems to be less true with every passing year. Of… [Read more…]
September 20, 2010
COUNSEL by Marcus van Geyzel The Malaysian law governing industrial relations – or employment law – has a reputation, in general, for being overly-friendly to employees. As a lawyer, I am most often approached for advice by employers when things have gone pear-shaped, meaning that they want advice on how to dismiss an employee, or… [Read more…]
December 16, 2010
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