17
Jun
Dealing Effectively with Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is an unwelcome behavior that invokes a sense of anger, making a person feel they have been violated resulting in a questioning of their self-worth. It is one of the ways…
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12
Jun
An Analysis of Industrial Court Awards on Retrenchments & VSS in 4 Regions in Malaysia Over the Last 5 years (2014-2019)
Retrenchment ! Cost-cutting Measures ! Since Covid 19 measures commenced on 19th March 2020, these terms have frequently emerged in the context of maintaining business viability. 1. What is the…
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09
May
Staff Reductions - Consent and the Failure to Obtain It
Consent and the Failure to Obtain It A business that is being challenged for variations to contracts of employment must be able to show some legal justification for doing so and to have - in the…
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31
May
The Relevance and Impact of Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009 on Companies
Responsibilities of companies have heightened with the coming effect of Section 17A MACC Act 2009 from 1.6.2020 onwards. A blind eye can no longer be turned to any corrupt actions within the Company…
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20
May
Retrenchments in Malaysia During the COVID-19 Pandemic
After nearly three months in an economic environment that could not have been foreseen, many businesses have reached the inescapable conclusion, that short of closure, some cost-saving measures are…
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06
May
Alternatives to Staff Reductions and Welfare: What, Why & How
The current pandemic has forced businesses to alter the norms of operation or reduce the intensity of work, if not shut down, indefinitely. The shift into the red and shareholder consternation is the…
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