The law, explained

The laws behind unfair dismissal in Malaysia, from the Industrial Relations Act to the Employment Act.

The laws behind a dismissal claim, explained section by section in plain words.

Most claims rely on the Industrial Relations Act. The Employment Act covers notice and benefits.

Industrial Relations Act

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The law that gives you the right to challenge an unfair dismissal.

The Law That Lets You Challenge DismissalYou want to know what rights this one section gives a dismissed worker.The Schedule That Caps Your Back WagesYou heard back wages have a ceiling and want to know where it comes from.Are You a Workman Under the Law?You earn well or hold a manager title and worry you are not covered.How the Law Changed After ConciliationYou heard the process changed and want to know what is different for your claim.

Employment Act

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Notice periods, termination benefits and maternity protection.

The Law Behind Your Basic Workplace RightsYou want to know which law sets notice, leave and pay at work.What Changed in the Employment Act?You read an older article and are unsure which rules apply to you now.Was Your Notice Period Long Enough?You were let go with little warning and want to know what you were owed.What Your Final Payout Should IncludeYou want to check that your final pay and benefits add up.Can You Be Dismissed for Being Pregnant?You are pregnant or on maternity leave and worried about your job.

Benefits and schemes

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Income support after job loss, social security and retirement savings.

The Law Behind Your Income SupportYou lost your job and heard a scheme can help while you look for work.What Does SOCSO Actually Cover?You wonder whether this scheme pays anything when you lose your job.Is Your EPF Safe After Dismissal?You worry that a dismissal dispute could cost you your retirement savings.

Sabah and Sarawak

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The labour ordinances that apply in East Malaysia.

Which Labour Law Applies in Sabah?You read an article written for the Peninsula and wonder if it applies to you in Sabah.Which Labour Law Applies in Sarawak?You read rules written for the Peninsula and wonder if they apply in Sarawak.

Codes, court rules and privacy

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Retrenchment guidelines, court procedure and how your data is handled.

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