Employment

Employment contracts, termination, unfair dismissal, retrenchment, and workplace disputes in Malaysia, for employees and employers.

Employment disputes in Malaysia turn on process as much as on the decision itself. These articles cover the questions employees and employers ask most: what a warning letter means, when a dismissal is unfair, how probation, retrenchment, and resignation are treated, and what protections the law gives against harassment at work.

Employee vs Independent Contractor in Malaysia: What's the Difference?

Being called a freelancer or consultant does not automatically make you an independent contractor. Malaysian law looks at how the relationship really works.

4 August 2026 · 6 min read

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Sexual Harassment at Work in Malaysia: Your Rights and Your Employer's Duties

Malaysian law gives sexual harassment victims remedies and requires employers to investigate. What TAGS does, employer duties, and the mental health risks.

4 August 2026 · 6 min read

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Unfair Dismissal in Malaysia: What Can You Do If You Were Fired Unfairly?

An employer cannot dismiss you without just cause or excuse. Learn the 60-day deadline, claim process, evidence, and remedies for unfair dismissal in Malaysia.

4 August 2026 · 6 min read

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Can Your Employer Retrench You in Malaysia?

Your employer can retrench you in Malaysia, but the retrenchment must be based on genuine redundancy and carried out fairly.

1 July 2026 · 6 min read

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Can You Be Dismissed During Probation in Malaysia?

Probation does not mean your employer can dismiss you for any reason. Here is what probationers and employers should know in Malaysia.

25 June 2026 · 6 min read

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Can Your Employer Reject Your Resignation in Malaysia?

Your employer cannot stop a valid resignation just by saying they reject it. Here is what employees and employers should know in Malaysia.

25 June 2026 · 6 min read

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Constructive Dismissal in Malaysia: When Quitting Is Treated as Being Dismissed

Quitting can sometimes be treated as dismissal if the employer's conduct forced the employee to resign. Here is what constructive dismissal means in Malaysia.

25 June 2026 · 6 min read

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What Should You Do If You Receive a Warning Letter?

A warning letter is not the end of your employment, but it can become important evidence. Here is what employees and employers should know.

25 June 2026 · 6 min read

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Can You Be Fired Without a Warning Letter in Malaysia?

An employer may dismiss an employee without a warning letter in some cases, but the dismissal must still be fair and supported by proper reasons.

17 June 2026 · 6 min read

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