Navigating Employment Disputes in Malaysia, Second Edition | 2024*

Navigating Employment Disputes in Malaysia, Second Edition | 2024 (Coming Soon)

**Expected delivery period: 7-20 working days upon publication

Employment disputes can vary from straightforward issues to complex challenges, often made more intricate by the human factor. This book aims to assist individuals and businesses in navigating the intricacies of handling employment disputes, providing practical insights and clear legal direction.

• Simplified Employment Law: Complex legal concepts are presented in clear, straightforward language, free of legal jargon.
• Updated Legislation: Includes coverage of recent laws, such as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022, along with updates to the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, Trades Unions Act 1959, and more.
• Current Trends and Developments: Explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the employment landscape, addressing new issues and emerging trends.
• Contextual Insights: Key legal principles are explained through practical, real-world examples for better understanding.
• Practical Guidance: Beyond understanding the law, this book provides actionable tips for effectively applying legal knowledge to resolve employment disputes.

Contents of Navigating Employment Disputes in Malaysia, Second Edition | 2024:

Chapter 1: What Is Employment Law?
Chapter 2: Essential Rights Of Employees
Chapter 3: Common Disputes Regarding The Nature Of Employment
Chapter 4: The Employment Courts
Chapter 5: Unfair Dismissal Claims In The Industrial Court
Chapter 6: Just Cause And Excuse
Chapter 7: Other Ways Employment Can End
Chapter 8: Interlocutory Applications At The Industrial Court 
Chapter 9: Enforcement Of An Industrial Court Award
Chapter 10: Challenging An Industrial Court Award
Chapter 11: Inquiries Before The Director General Of Labour
Chapter 12: Trade Unions
Chapter 13: Civil Claims
Chapter 14: Sexual Harassment And Discrimination
Chapter 15: Dealing With Litigation
Chapter 16: Looking Forward: New Trends
Chapter 17: Concluding Remarks

About the author:

Donovan Cheah, an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya, is a founding partner of the law firm Donovan & Ho. Renowned for his expertise in employment law and industrial relations, he has been recognized by prestigious rankings, including The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Chambers and Partners, Asialaw Profiles, and Benchmark Litigation. Donovan frequently represents multinational corporations in unfair dismissal cases at the Industrial Court, judicial review proceedings, and employment-related disputes in civil courts. He also provides employers with strategic advice on statutory compliance, restructuring, drafting contracts, employment policies and procedures, and handling employee dismissals.