The Star - 09/07/2024
PETALING JAYA: Bosses are keen on keeping workplaces safe but they simply do not have the resources to do it.It has been a month since the new occupational safety and health rules were implemented but many employers are still in the dark about the details of the law, and those who are aware are struggling to comply due to a lack of resources.
The Star - 09/07/2024
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia may have been ranked as the second worst in the world for work-life balance, but the rating was possibly dragged down by two of the nine metrics used, says an employment legal practitioner.
The Edge - 05/06/2024
KUALA LUMPUR: A lack of skilled workers, weak exchange rates, and slow demand are among the top concerns of German companies in Malaysia, according to the AHK World Business Outlook survey.
Free Malaysia Today - 05/06/2024
PETALING JAYA: Two business groups have highlighted the need for companies to encourage a healthier lifestyle among their employees, after a recent survey showed that more than half of Malaysians are overweight or obese.
The Edge - 20/05/2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ordered former Mara Corp chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Badlisyah Abdul Ghani to pay the firm RM3.4 million after finding him guilty for breach of duty during his three-month term with the company, which is the investment and commercial arm of Majlis Amanah Rakyat.
Free Malaysia Today - 18/05/2024
PUTRAJAYA: Former Public Services Commission chairman Zainal Rahim Seman has been appointed chairman of the National Wages Consultative Council. His appointment is effective from May 1, 2024 to Sept 30, 2026. Human resources minister Steven Sim presented the appointment letter to Zainal at his office here today.
Free Malaysia Today - 29/05/2024
PETALING JAYA: AirAsia Bhd’s decision to retrench two aircraft engineers during the Covid-19 pandemic was “improper” and “unfair” as the decision was premised on the high salaries they drew, the Industrial Court has ruled.
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7 May 2024, PETALING JAYA: Even as flexible working arrangements become increasingly popular among Malaysians, many say such arrangements are only a second priority to having a steady income and job. A 28-year-old insurance agent, who only wanted to be known as Abu, said he would not risk losing his job if he was required to return to the office more frequently. - The Star Online
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7 May 2024, SHAH ALAM: According to recent findings, two out of five citizens in the country, equivalent to 39 per cent, would opt to leave their jobs if employers demanded increased time spent in the office. Compared to data from six months ago, 52 per cent of Malaysians report that employers expect them to work beyond traditional office hours, marking a 17 per cent increase from the global average. - Sinar Daily
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FMT, 3 May 2024 - PETALING JAYA: A dispute over the payment of festive aid by commercial banks and a deadlock over a collective agreement were referred to the Industrial Court after the banks complained of union actions and a failure to attend conciliation meetings, the industrial relations department said today. The festive aid dispute was referred to the court by human resources minister Steven Sim on April 16, the statement said, according to Bernama.
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The Star, 30 April 2024 - CYBERJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) regularly monitors its data to identify companies and individuals who do not pay taxes, Datuk Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin said. The LHDN chief executive officer pointed out that the revenue-collecting agency has a legal right to take stern action, such as conducting searches on premises.
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[FMT] PETALING JAYA: The Industrial Court in Sabah has ruled that the dismissal of an airport security assistant in Kota Kinabalu for racking up a medical bill of RM25,374 over 17 months four years ago was unlawful. Sabah Industrial Court chairman Indra Ayub ordered Malaysian Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to pay Velarie Lesley Harry RM83,957 in back wages and compensation in lieu of reinstatement.
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FMT: KUALA LUMPUR: The Industrial Court here has ruled that it can admit into evidence secret recordings of meetings in dismissal cases. Chairman D Paramalingam said the court could consider such evidence, even if illegally obtained, to determine a fact in dispute.
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Malay Mail: PUTRAJAYA, April 4 — The Home Ministry has extended the deadline for the application for Visa with Reference (VDR) approval letter at the Immigration Department to April 21 from March 31, 2024.
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[FMT] PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Industrial Court has jurisdiction to hear an unfair dismissal claim even if an employee subsequently refuses the prospect of reinstatement to employment and only asks for compensation.
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PETALING JAYA: The EPF has rubbished a viral message claiming that a member’s entire nomination will be voided if they nominate more than one person as their beneficiary and one of them dies.
