Employment Law

Employment Law - Undang-undang Pekerjaan

Employment disputes and workplace matters require careful handling, whether the client is an employer or an employee. NNTA and Co advises and represents both employers and employees across a range of employment law matters governed by the Employment Act 1955, the Industrial Relations Act 1967, and other applicable Malaysian labour legislation.

Areas of Work

Employer Representation

  • Drafting employment contracts and policies compliant with Malaysian labour law
  • Managing disciplinary proceedings and terminations
  • Defending against wrongful dismissal claims at the Industrial Court
  • Implementing workplace policies and employee handbooks
  • Advising on retrenchment procedures and redundancy exercises
  • Ensuring compliance with the Employment Act 1955 and Industrial Relations Act 1967

Employee Representation

  • Unfair dismissal claims and constructive dismissal matters
  • Wrongful termination disputes
  • Unpaid wages, salary, and benefits claims
  • Discrimination and harassment complaints
  • Negotiating severance packages and settlement agreements
  • Industrial Court proceedings

Legal Framework

Employment matters in Malaysia are governed principally by the Employment Act 1955, the Industrial Relations Act 1967, the Minimum Wages Order, the Employees Provident Fund Act 1991, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994. The Industrial Court has jurisdiction over dismissal disputes referred to it by the Director General of Industrial Relations.

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Wrongful Dismissal Claims

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Employment Contracts

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Industrial Court Disputes

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Workplace Discrimination & Harassment