Common questions

Plain answers to the questions Malaysian workers ask after a dismissal, a forced exit or a retrenchment.

Plain answers to the questions workers ask most after a dismissal.

Each page gathers the common questions on one topic.

By type of dismissal

Questions about how your job ended.

Unfair Dismissal Questions AnsweredYou lost your job and want to know whether you can challenge it.Constructive Dismissal Questions Answered PlainlyYou felt forced to resign and want to know if the law sees it that way.Forced Resignation Questions Answered PlainlyYou were pushed to quit and want to know if you can still challenge it.Retrenchment Questions Answered PlainlyYour role was made redundant and you doubt the reason or who was chosen.Probation Dismissal Questions Answered PlainlyYou were let go on probation and want to know if that was allowed.Misconduct Dismissal Questions Answered PlainlyYou were dismissed over an allegation and doubt it was handled fairly.Poor Performance Dismissal Questions AnsweredYou were let go over performance and want to know if the process was fair.

About the claim process

Deadlines, conciliation and the Industrial Court.

Section Twenty Representation Questions AnsweredYou were dismissed and want to know how to lodge your complaint.Industrial Court Questions Answered PlainlyYour case is heading to court and you want to know what to expect.Sixty Day Deadline Questions Answered PlainlyYou were dismissed and need to know how long you have to act.JPPM Conciliation Questions Answered PlainlyA conciliation meeting is coming and you want to know what to expect.

Lawyers, costs and evidence

Working with a lawyer, what it costs and what to keep.

Employment Lawyer Questions Answered PlainlyYou are weighing up whether to hire a lawyer for your dismissal.Costs And Fees Questions Answered PlainlyYou are worried about the cost of a claim and want to know what is involved.Evidence Questions Answered PlainlyYou were dismissed and want to know what to keep before it disappears.

Considering engaging an employment lawyer? Request contact about possible representation. Any legal work and fees are agreed directly with an independent lawyer.

Request Lawyer Contact

For people seeking legal representation. For general information, please use our guides and tools.

First contact: general facts only, such as date, location, employment status and a short summary. Keep documents private until an identified independent lawyer contacts you and specifically requests them.