A domestic inquiry is a compulsory part of performance review. It is necessary to carry out a domestic inquiry when an employee is accused of serious misconduct, negligence, or other similar charges. An employee may have cause for complaint against his employer when he is dismissed without a proper domestic inquiry. Read our article on […]
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Who is an employee under the law?
Employment issues often crop up in unexpected times. Employees are sometimes ill-treated by their employers, causing them pain and dissatisfaction. Not surprisingly, employees who have grievances will often wish to enforce their rights. But they need to ask and understand the fundamental question: Who is an employee under the law? Asking who is […]
Making a Will for your children’s inheritance
Once your start working, you start earning. The first thing that you should consider doing, if you have not done so already, is making a will. Granted, the law of intestacy (dying without a will) allows for your family members to divide your assets according to a set formula. So can you get by without […]
Prenuptial Agreement in Malaysia
Question: I am getting married. However, I am worried about the outcome if my marriage does not work out. I have heard of couples signing prenuptial agreements. Should I make a prenuptial agreement? Are prenuptial agreements enforceable in Malaysia? Answer: Relax. You’re probably getting anxious about marriage, and that’s normal. Talking about prenuptial agreement, that’s […]
Foreign Marriage and Divorce in Malaysia
Question: I’m in a foreign marriage. I got married overseas. Can I get a divorce in Malaysia? Can a court in Malaysia give a divorce order if my marriage was contracted in a foreign country under foreign laws? Answer: This is a question about the foreign marriage. You are in a foreign marriage if your […]