Employment & Industrial Relations
Our Employment & Industrial Relations Practice
Our Employment & Industrial Relations team advises employers on the full range of workforce matters, from the drafting of employment documentation through to the management of workplace disputes and representation in the Industrial Court.
We act for local companies and multinational corporations, including foreign companies establishing their first operations in Johor Bahru.
What We Do
Employment Documentation
Employment Documentation
Preparing and reviewing employment contracts, letters of offer, employee handbooks, and internal policies, ensuring compliance with Malaysian employment laws and alignment with industry practices.
Workforce Advisory for New Operations
Workforce Advisory for New Operations
Advising local and foreign companies on the employment framework for newly established operations, including the structuring of employment arrangements, compliance obligations, and operational setup.
Retrenchment, Termination & Separation
Retrenchment, Termination & Separation
Guiding employers through retrenchment exercises, terminations on grounds of poor performance, misconduct or redundancy, and the implementation of Mutual Separation Schemes (MSS) and Voluntary Separation Schemes (VSS).
Industrial Court Representation
Industrial Court Representation
Representing employers in the Industrial Court in wrongful dismissal proceedings, including the preparation of witness statements, conduct of trials, cross-examination of witnesses, and drafting of submissions.
Dispute Settlement & Risk Mitigation
Dispute Settlement & Risk Mitigation
Advising employers on risk-mitigation strategies, including out-of-court settlements and negotiated resolutions for employment disputes.
What We Do
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Employment Documentation
Employment Documentation
Preparing and reviewing employment contracts, letters of offer, employee handbooks, and internal policies, ensuring compliance with Malaysian employment laws and alignment with industry practices.
Workforce Advisory for New Operations
Workforce Advisory for New Operations
Advising local and foreign companies on the employment framework for newly established operations, including the structuring of employment arrangements, compliance obligations, and operational setup.
Retrenchment, Termination & Separation
Retrenchment, Termination & Separation
Guiding employers through retrenchment exercises, terminations on grounds of poor performance, misconduct or redundancy, and the implementation of Mutual Separation Schemes (MSS) and Voluntary Separation Schemes (VSS).
Industrial Court Representation
Industrial Court Representation
Representing employers in the Industrial Court in wrongful dismissal proceedings, including the preparation of witness statements, conduct of trials, cross-examination of witnesses, and drafting of submissions.
Dispute Settlement & Risk Mitigation
Dispute Settlement & Risk Mitigation
Advising employers on risk-mitigation strategies, including out-of-court settlements and negotiated resolutions for employment disputes.