Employment Law in Malaysia: Practice, Compliance & Disputes

Employment Law in Malaysia: Practice, Compliance & Disputes

Book Details
  • Publication Date : Apr - 2026
  • Author : Arissa Ahrom , Nurul Aisyah Hassan , Shariffullah Majeed
  • ISBN : 9786297829319
  • Format : Print
  • Country : Malaysia

This book offers a clear, concise, and accessible commentary on the law, principles, and practical application of employment law as encountered in everyday workplace scenarios. Designed as a hands-on guide, it bridges legal theory with real-world practice, making it an essential resource for Legal Practitioners, In- House Counsel, HR Managers, Industrial Relations Managers, HR Practitioners, as well as university students and lecturers.


Setting itself apart from other employment law texts, this book extends beyond traditional topics to address contemporary workplace issues. Providing timely insights and practical tools for navigating an evolving employment landscape, this book serves both as a legal reference and a guide for day-to-day employment issues. It aims to support professionals and academics alike in making informed, practical, and legally sound decisions in the field of employment law.


Table of Contents


Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Employment Contract

Chapter 3: Presumption of Employment

Chapter 4: Vicarious Liability

Chapter 5: Employee Personal Data Protection

Chapter 6: Intellectual Property & Confidential Information

Chapter 7: Cessation of Employment

Chapter 8: Directorship

Chapter 9: Frustration of Employment Contract

Chapter 10: Medical Incapacity

Chapter 11: Misconduct in Employment

Chapter 12: Sexual Harassment

Chapter 13: Due Inquiry

Chapter 14: Poor Performance

Chapter 15: Redundancy & Retrenchment

Chapter 16: Constructive Dismissal

Chapter 17: Trade Union

Chapter 18: Forums for Employment Disputes

Chapter 19: Public Servants

Chapter 20: Foreign Workers

Chapter 21: Environment, Social & Governance