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Practice Areas

Employment law services built around what Malaysian workplaces actually need

Three focused practice areas, each grounded in Malaysian law and shaped by practical experience of how employment relationships work — and how they sometimes break down.

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Our Approach

Listen & Assess

We begin each matter by understanding your specific circumstances, not by applying a generic framework. The relevant facts shape the advice.

Advise & Act

Clear, written advice followed by practical action — whether that is a drafted document, a formal representation, or a policy set ready for adoption.

Resolve & Follow Through

We see matters through to conclusion and remain available for questions after the work is done. Our professional relationship does not end the day the document is delivered.

Service 01

Employment Contract Review & Drafting

A careful review and preparation service for employment agreements aligned with the Employment Act 1955 and prevailing Malaysian labour standards. Covers fixed-term and indefinite contracts, probation terms, non-compete clauses, intellectual property assignment provisions, and benefits structuring. The team works with both employers and employees to produce agreements that are clear, fair, and reflective of current regulatory expectations. Also addresses executive-level service agreements with performance-based remuneration structures and termination provisions.

What is covered

  • Fixed-term & indefinite contracts
  • Probation terms & confirmation
  • Non-compete & restraint clauses
  • IP assignment provisions
  • Benefits & remuneration structuring
  • Executive service agreements

Process

01

Initial document review or brief

02

Written analysis or first draft

03

Revision and discussion

04

Final signed-off document

Employment Contract Review
HR Compliance Workshop

Service 02

Workplace Policy & HR Compliance

A consultative service for businesses looking to establish or update their internal employment policies. Covers employee handbook development, leave entitlement frameworks aligned with the Employment Act, workplace harassment prevention policies, disciplinary procedure design, and data protection obligations related to employee records under the PDPA. The team conducts a gap analysis against current regulatory requirements and delivers tailored policy documents ready for internal adoption. Suitable for SMEs scaling their workforce and larger organisations undergoing compliance audits.

What is covered

  • Employee handbook development
  • Leave entitlement frameworks
  • Harassment prevention policies
  • Disciplinary procedure design
  • PDPA employee data obligations
  • Regulatory gap analysis

Process

01

Gap analysis of existing documentation

02

Priority areas identified & agreed

03

Policy documents drafted & reviewed

04

Final set delivered, ready to adopt

Service 03

Industrial Relations & Dispute Resolution

A measured advisory and representation service for handling workplace disputes through the Industrial Court and Department of Industrial Relations. Covers unfair dismissal claims, constructive dismissal advisory, collective bargaining support, and trade union recognition proceedings. The team assists with conciliation preparation, representation at Industrial Court hearings, and negotiation of settlement agreements. Also provides advisory on retrenchment procedures, voluntary separation schemes, and workforce restructuring within the bounds of the Industrial Relations Act 1967.

What is covered

  • Unfair & constructive dismissal
  • Collective bargaining support
  • Trade union recognition
  • Conciliation preparation & attendance
  • Settlement negotiation
  • Retrenchment & VSS advisory

Process

01

Position assessment & advice

02

DIR conciliation preparation

03

Representation at hearings

04

Settlement or award conclusion

Industrial Relations Representation

Service Comparison

Use this table to identify which service area is most relevant to your current situation.

Feature Contract Review HR Compliance Industrial Relations
For employers
For employees
Primarily document-based
Involves formal proceedings
Suitable for pre-employment
Suitable for active dispute
Starting fee (MYR)RM 580RM 1,250RM 2,200

Best for

New hires, role changes, executive appointments

Best for

Growing SMEs, HR audits, compliance projects

Best for

Active disputes, retrenchment, Industrial Court matters

Technical & Professional Standards

Data Protection

All client data handled in accordance with PDPA 2010. Files are stored securely and access is restricted to relevant practitioners.

Quality of Documentation

Contracts and policy documents are reviewed for legal accuracy, internal consistency, and practical clarity before delivery.

Legislative Currency

We track Employment Act, IRA, and PDPA developments actively. Our templates and advice reflect the current legislative position.

Client Communication

Updates at each stage. Responses within one business day. Plain language throughout — legal terms explained where used.

Service Fees

Published starting fees for each practice area. Complex or multi-party matters are scoped and quoted individually.

Contract Review

RM 580

Starting fee

  • Full contract review & markup
  • Written advice on key risks
  • One round of revision
  • Final signed-off document
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HR Compliance

RM 1,250

Starting fee

  • Regulatory gap analysis
  • Employee handbook or selected policies
  • Ready-to-adopt documents
  • Post-delivery query support
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Industrial Relations

RM 2,200

Starting fee

  • Position assessment & advice
  • DIR conciliation preparation
  • Industrial Court representation
  • Settlement negotiation
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Not sure which service applies to your situation?

Contact us with a brief description of your matter and we will advise on the most appropriate approach — without obligation.

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