1. What Does Employment Law Cover?

- Employment Contracts: Ensuring clear terms of employment, including job scope, remuneration, and termination procedures.
- Employee Rights and Protections: Addressing issues like wages, working hours, leave entitlements, and workplace safety.
- Termination and Dismissal: Governing fair termination practices, retrenchment, and resolving disputes arising from wrongful dismissal.
- Discrimination and Harassment: Protecting employees from unfair treatment and creating a safe workplace.
- Statutory Compliance: Adhering to employment laws such as minimum wage, employee benefits, and workplace conditions.

2. Importance of Legal Assistance:

- Clarity in Contracts: Drafting and reviewing employment agreements to minimize disputes.
- Dispute Resolution: Addressing grievances through mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
- Compliance with Statutory Obligations: Ensuring adherence to laws such as the Employment Act 1955 for employees in Malaysia​.

3. How Can We Assist:

- Drafting and Reviewing Policies: Employment contracts, handbooks, and HR policies.
- Advisory Services: Guidance on hiring practices, disciplinary actions, and termination processes.
- Resolving Disputes: Representing employers or employees in disputes at the Industrial Court or through negotiations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to labor laws, including social security, minimum wage, and leave entitlements.

4. Legal Framework in Malaysia:

- Key statutes include the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, Trade Unions Act 1959, and Workmen’s Compensation Act 1952.
- The Employment Act 1955 applies to employees earning below a specified threshold, with broader application to all employees for certain provisions​.