Module 1: Introduction to Labour Laws in Malaysia

• Overview of key legislation (Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and Contracts Act 1950).

Module 2: Section 20(1) IRA 1967 – Unfair Dismissal

• Right to file a representation and conditions to qualify
• Conciliation process at JPP
• Referral to Industrial Court
• Best practices to reduce exposure to Section 20 claims

Module 3: Key Definitions under Section 2 of EA 1955

• “Employee”, “Contract of Service”, “Wages”, “Employer”

Module 4: Contract of Service vs Contract for Service

• Legal distinction and court-applied tests
• Implications on EPF, SOCSO, leave, and termination rights
• Managing gig/freelance/contractor relationships legally
• Avoiding disguised employment risks

Module 5: Constructive Dismissal

• Legal principles
• Extensive Case Studies
• Employer’s defence strategy

Module 6: Fixed-Term Contracts

• Legal Principles
• Key cases and recent Industrial Court trends
• Advanced Policy tips for fixed-term employee management

Module 7: Due Inquiry & Domestic Inquiry

• Key principles of ‘Due Inquiry’.
• When is a Domestic Inquiry (DI) required?
• Advanced investigation techniques
• Documentation and common errors to avoid

Module 8: Proportionality in Disciplinary Action

• Balancing misconduct severity with appropriate sanctions
• Case decisions where punishment was excessive

Module 9: Managing Misconduct

• Absenteeism & abandonment
• Sexual harassment
• Harassment (verbal, psychological, hostile work environment)
• Insubordination
• Gossiping and character assassination
• Theft, fraud, dishonesty
• Conflict of interest

Module 10: Understanding Wages

• Payment timelines, method, and compliance risks
• Incomplete month salary calculation
• Advances, loans, and deduction limits under Section 24

Module 11: Pregnancy and Maternity Protection

• Maternity leave entitlements (Sections 37–40 EA)
• Prohibited termination: what’s allowed, what’s not
• Handling high-risk and post-natal return-to-work matters

Module 12: Statutory Benefits & Entitlements

• Leave entitlements:

• 1. Rest days
  2. Public holidays (gazetted vs declared)
  3. Annual leave
  4. Sick leave (and hospitalisation)
  5. Paternity leave

• Overtime and working hour regulations
• Ordinary Rate of Pay (ORP) – calculation guide
• Common compliance gaps

Module 13: Retrenchment Essentials

• Legal principles
• Termination Benefits – calculation guide

Module 14: Managing Poor Performance

• Legal Principles
• Extensive Case studies
• Role play activities on how to properly communicate a PIP

• Gain a strong foundation in Malaysian labour laws for HR & IR practices.

• Reduce legal risks through compliance with Employment Act & IR Act.

• Learn practical skills via case studies, role plays, and legal drafting.

• Handle complex issues like dismissal, misconduct, and performance management confidently.

• Stay updated with latest legal trends and best practices.