Employment Law

Explore Employment Law

Practical guidance on Malaysian employment laws, statutory requirements and workplace obligations to help employers and HR professionals understand and manage employment matters confidently.

Employment Act 1955

Practical guidance on key provisions of Malaysia’s Employment Act, including working hours, leave, wages, termination and employee protections.

Working Hours, Overtime & Rest Days

Guidance on working hours, overtime, rest days, shift arrangements and related workplace requirements.

Leave & Holidays

Guidance on annual leave, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave, public holidays and other statutory leave entitlements.

Wages, Payroll & Deductions

Guidance on wage payments, payroll practices, permitted deductions, payslips and related employer obligations.

Termination & Resignation

Practical guidance on notice periods, resignation, termination, retrenchment and the end of employment.

Statutory Contributions

Guidance on EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB and other statutory employer and employee obligations in Malaysia.

Probation & Confirmation

Guidance on probation periods, performance reviews, confirmation, extensions and managing employees during probation.

Discipline & Misconduct

Practical guidance on workplace misconduct, disciplinary procedures, domestic inquiries, warnings and fair employment practices.

Industrial Relations & Disputes

Guidance on employee grievances, unfair dismissal claims, industrial relations, dispute resolution and managing workplace conflicts.