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Retrenchment vs Closure of Business

Retrenchment vs Closure of Business

Both retrenchment and closure of business are exercises of managerial powers. However, neither can be undertaken for any collateral reason[1] (e.g. to victimise an employee). So how does retrenchment differ from a closure of business? Retrenchment The Company...

Contract of Service vs Contract for Service

Under Malaysian law, the distinction between a ‘contract of service’ and a ‘contract for service’ is significant. Individuals under a contract of service are treated as employees for the purposes of, amongst others, the Employment Act 1955 and the Industrial Relations...
Newsletter 07/2021 – Automatic Referrals

Newsletter 07/2021 – Automatic Referrals

A summary of the reform to the referral process under Section 20 of the Industrial Relations Act 1967, brought about by the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2020. P. E. LIM Newsletter 07/2021 – Automatic Referrals For more information, please contact us at...