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IN THIS ISSUE BULLETIN 04/2015

1. Latest Highlights
    - Case Highlights
    - ILR Issue 3 of 2015
2. Media Info

 

 
 
LATEST HIGHLIGHTS
  CASE HIGHLIGHT
 

NORIZAH OTHMAN lwn. HL REKA SDN BHD
MAHKAMAH PERUSAHAAN, JOHOR
ROSLAN MAT NOR
AWARD NO. 108 TAHUN 2015 [NO. KES: 16(20)(16)(20)/4-264/14]
27 JANUARI 2015

MAHKAMAH PERUSAHAAN: Bidangkuasa - Syarikat responden mendakwa bahawa pembayaran kepada YM merupakan bayaran nafkah dan bukan gaji - Sama ada mahkamah perusahaan mempunyai bidangkuasa untuk memutuskan isu ini - Faktor-faktor yang harus diambil kira - Kesannya

MAHKAMAH PERUSAHAAN: Remedi - Pampasan - Apakah pampasan yang wajar diawardkan di dalam kes ini - Faktor-faktor yang harus diambil kira - Kesannya

PEMBUANGAN KERJA: Notis penamatan - Alasan yang dinyatakan di dalamnya untuk menamatkan perkhidmatan YM - Sama ada kemampuan kewangan dan penceraian COW1 dengan YM merupakan alasan yang adil dan bersebab untuk menamatkan perkhidmatan YM - Faktor-faktor yang harus diambil kira - Keterangan yang dikemukakan - Penilaian keterangan - Kesannya - Sama ada pembuangan kerja YM telah dilakukan secara adil and bersebab - Akta Perhubungan Perusahaan 1967, ss. 20(3) & 30(5)

PEMBUANGAN KERJA: Notis penamatan - YM diserahkan dua notis penamatan - Penentuan tarikh YM dibuang kerja - Faktor-faktor yang harus diambil kira - Sama ada mahkamah boleh mengubah tarikh yang dinyatakan di dalam rujukan YB Menteri Sumber Manusia

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SEE MEUN HWA v. HOTEL MALAYA SDN BHD
INDUSTRIAL COURT, KUALA LUMPUR
EDDIE YEO SOON CHYE
AWARD NO. 147 OF 2015 [CASE NO: 13(25)/4-315/2012]
9 FEBRUARY 2015

DISMISSAL: Breach of company rules and policies - Negligence - Claimant allegedly negligent in handling the company's employee's dismissal case - No findings made by the Industrial Court that the dismissal had been unfair - Whether the company had jumped the gun - Factors to consider - Effect of - What the company should have done

DISMISSAL: Breach of company rules and policies - Negligence - Whether the claimant had been negligent in handling the company's dismissal case in relation to one of its employees - Evidence adduced - Effect of - Company's actions - Whether it had amounted to condonation on its part - Company aware of the dismissal letter issued by the claimant - Company only bringing the charge 3 years after the event - Effect of - Whether the claimant had been constructively dismissed - Whether dismissal without just cause or excuse - Industrial Relations Act 1967, ss. 20(3) & 30(5)

DISMISSAL: Constructive dismissal - Demotion - Claimant demoted pursuant to the findings of the DI - Whether it had amounted to a breach of a fundamental term of his contract of employment - Evidence adduced - Whether it had been sufficient to claim constructive dismissal - Whether the claimant had delayed in taking action - Factors to consider - Effect of

DISMISSAL: Constructive dismissal - Salary - Claimant's salary reduced pursuant to the findings of the DI - Whether the company by its actions had breached the contract of employment - Factors to consider - Whether the claimant had been constructively dismissed

DOMESTIC INQUIRY: Procedural impropriety - DI held before sole panel member - Whether the DI had been defective - Factors to consider

EVIDENCE: Burden of proof - Whether sufficiently discharged by the claimant to prove constructive dismissal - Whether the contract test satisfied - Factors to consider - Evidence adduced

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  LATEST CASES (ILR Issue 3 of 2015)
 
Award Parties Citation Links
  Jabatan Kesihatan Dan Keselamatan Pekerjaan v. Sri Kamusan Sdn Bhd
[Case No: SDK-42 AC-1-4-2013]
[2015] 1 ILR 421 cljlaw
labourlaw
  Malaysian Oxygen Bhd v. Soh Tong Wah & Another Appeal
[Civil Appeals No: W-02-3593-2010 & W-02-3646-2010]
[2015] 1 ILR 431 cljlaw
labourlaw
51/2015 National Union Of Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Workers, Peninsular Malaysia v. The Plaza Hotel Kuala Lumpur
[Case No: 1/1-1426/13]
[2015] 1 ILR 443 cljlaw
labourlaw
69/2015 Adrine Verghese Jacob v. Malaysian Airlines Systems Berhad
[Case No: 12/4-84/12]
[2015] 1 ILR 457 cljlaw
labourlaw
101/2015 Senjuang Sdn Bhd v. Munsiah Mad Nor
[Case No: 13(23)(19)/4-2702/2004]
[2015] 1 ILR 471 cljlaw
labourlaw
108/2015 Norizah Othman lwn. HL Reka Sdn Bhd
[No. Kes: 16(20)(16)(20)/4-264/14]
[2015] 1 ILR 488 cljlaw
labourlaw
128/2015 Peter David Jackson v. AON Insurance Brokers (M) Sdn Bhd
[Case No: 5/4-220/10]
[2015] 1 ILR 515 cljlaw
labourlaw
129/2015 Noh Abdul Majid lwn. Solid Waste Disposal Sdn Bhd
[No. Kes: 5/4-89/12]
[2015] 1 ILR 523 cljlaw
labourlaw
134/2015 Mohd Alias Mandeh Shah v. Modular Corp (M) Sdn Bhd (In Liquidation)
[Case No: 1/1-515/14]
[2015] 1 ILR 537 cljlaw
labourlaw
147/2015 See Meun Hwa v. Hotel Malaya Sdn Bhd
[Case No: 13(25)/4-315/2012]
[2015] 1 ILR 552 cljlaw
labourlaw
151/2015 National Union Of Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Workers, Peninsular Malaysia v. Mashyur Mutiara Sdn Bhd (Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort)
[Case No: 23/1-317/14]
[2015] 1 ILR 568 cljlaw
labourlaw
159/2015 Abu Bakar Yayah @ Yahaya & Yang Lain lwn. Capvest Security Sdn Bhd
[No. Kes: 16/4-452/14]
[2015] 1 ILR 576 cljlaw
labourlaw
161/2015 Continental Tyre PJ Malaysia Sdn Bhd Management Staff Association (COMSA) v. Continental Tyre PJ Malaysia Sdn Bhd
[Case No: 1/2-1257/12]
[2015] 1 ILR 593 cljlaw
labourlaw
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MEDIA INFO
  Articles
Playing at work (The Star, Malaysia)

It comes as no surprise that the theme for this week’s pullout is on best employers. In December 2014, Google was named the best place to work in the United Kingdom. Employees sang praises of the internet giant for having a “cool culture” and “leaders who understand the challenges facing the organisation”, besides free food and good pay.

Business/Management Skills
The 5 critical beliefs of optimistic leaders (New Straits Times, Malaysia)

Optimistic leaders have a positive outlook towards their business and the future of their organizations. They are motivated to change things for the better. They believe in themselves and their team. They energise people to overcome challenges and win the workplace as well as the marketplace.

Human Resource
Report on minimum wage ready (New Straits Times, Malaysia)

A review on the minimum wage is ready and waiting for approval from the cabinet. Human Resources Minister Datuk Richard Riot Jaem said a council, which was set up under the Minimum Wages Order 2012, had carried out discussion with relevant parties, including employers, and it had prepared a report.

Opinion
Strategies to face a termination or layoff (The Star, Malaysia)

Use these strategies, questions, and suggestions to make the most of your transition. Recovery Plan: This is probably not something you wanted to happen and, even if you did, it's certainly not a happy thing to experience. Whatever you're feeling, it's important to craft a game plan to help you move forward proactively.

Stress Management
Immediate stress relief (New Straits Times, Malaysia)

Stress happens to all of us. It sneaks up on us when we least expect it, disguising itself as tense muscles, headaches, agitation, and quick temperedness.

Tips
Experience counts (The Star, Malaysia)

Growing older is something that creeps into the mind of many professionals, especially if they’ve reached their 50s or 60s and are on the hunt for a new job. Some worry they may not be considered viable candidates in the eyes of employers when compared to younger professionals.

Working Smart
Mastering your body language (The Star, Malaysia)

Have you ever been in a meeting with someone who spent the entire time looking out the window, with their body faced away from the group and their arms crossed?. No prizes for guessing how engaged in the conversation that person was. It's an extreme example, but most people are unaware that even subtle negative body language signals can really damage an important conversation.

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