[01] COURSE INTRODUCTION

With the latest amendments to the Employment Act 1955 (Amendment 2022) and Industrial Relations Act, it is vital for employers, HR professionals, and line managers to under- stand and implement workplace practices that align with current legislation.

This full-day course offers practical guidance on managing employment relationships, handling disciplinary issues, conducting domestic inquiries, and preventing legal risks. Real-life case laws, best practices, and compliance measures will be explored to empower attendees to manage their workforce confidently and lawfully.

[02] COURSE OUTCOMES

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Interpret and apply the updated Employment Act and Industrial Relations Act

• Identify key legal provisions in employment contracts and HR policies

• Handle employee misconduct, grievances, and poor performance in accordance with the law

• Conduct legally sound domestic inquiries and implement disciplinary procedures effectively

• Understand the impact of corporate criminal liability and whistleblowing obligations

• Navigate various types of employee termination, retrenchment, and resignation procedures

• Strengthen HR practices with an understanding of employee rights, benefits, and protections

[03] WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop is suitable for:

• Human Resource Managers & Executives

• Line Managers & Supervisors

• Legal & Compliance Officers

• Department Heads

• Payroll & Admin Executives

• Business Owners

• Anyone responsible for people management and employment compliance

[04] METHODOLOGY

This program adopts a practical and engaging learning approach, including:

• Expert-led presentations

• Case law and legislation discussion

• Real-life scenarios and case studies

• Q&A and group feedback

[05] DATE, TIME & FEE

Date:    19 May 2025 (Mon)
Time:    9.00am - 5.00pm
Mode:   Online/ Interactive

FEE

[ HRDF Claimable ]

   - Early Bird Offer (before 1 May 2025)      –      RM 740
   - Special Offer (before 15 May 2025)      –      RM 780
   - Normal Fee      –      RM 820

- Fee includes Course Notes, Meals, Certificate of Completion and 8% Service Tax

** OFFER ** 

- 10% Cashback for SST2u Learner Card+ (SLC+) members. T&Cs applied.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Overview of Amendments to the Employment Act (2022) and Industrial Relations Act

• Discussion on relevant and related provisions and case law

• Discussion on Employment contracts

• Industrial Relations and Dispute Management

• Review the employment contract and relevant policies to ensure compliance with the law

Module 2: Employment Law and Disciplinary Management

• Understand the various employment laws & develop effective skills on both preventive and corrective approach

• View disciplinary and people management matters from a legal viewpoint

• Identify an effective early intervention in order to avoid labour disputes

• Improve workflow and productivity by developing and cultivating a disciplined workforce

• Act as an effective partner to Human Resources in managing people

• Strengthen team’s discipline and morale to achieve departmental and organization goals

• Managing Workplace Grievances

• Conduct thorough investigations into the circumstances leading to the dismissal

• Provide clear and documented reasons for the dismissal to the employee

• Offer the employee an opportunity to respond to the allegations and address any concerns

• Consider alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to resolve the issue amicably

• Corporate Criminal liability. S17A MACC Act 2009

• Whistle blowing Policy

Module 3: Holding a Domestic Inquiry

• Common mistakes relating to the conducting of a domestic inquiry and discussion of legal provisions & relevant case law

• DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

 ○ Not Guilty – What Next?

 ○ Guilty – Determine Punishment

 ○ Communication of Punishment

 ○ Mitigation by Employee

 ○ Punishment Letter

 ○ Brief discussion of Industrial Court Award 1584/2023

• Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) & Probation Management

 ○ 5 steps to effective probation management

  ‣ Provide job description in first week, induction/familiarization/orientation

  ‣ Ensure the targets set are appropriate

  ‣ Assign a mentor (where applicable), necessary training for the role and other support

  ‣ Conduct periodic assessment (biweekly/monthly, etc)

  ‣ Provide adequate and timely warnings

Module 4: Amendment to Employment Act 2022 and Relevant Provisions

• Minimum Wages Order

• Type of Leave and Public holidays

• Normal working hours & days of work/ Overtime

• Paid annual leave & Paid rest days. Unpaid leave

• Maternity protection

• Paternity leave

• Flexible working arrangement

• Employer/Employee relationship (contract of service/contract for services)

• Sexual Harassment

• Managing employee with medical conditions

• Right steps to terminate /dismiss an employee

• Retirement Age

• Prevention and elimination of forced labour

• Employee rights and benefits summary

• Termination entitlements

• Circumstances for termination and retrenchment

• Notice period for termination and retrenchment

• Compensation for termination and retrenchment

• Resignations and retirements

• Unfair/wrongful/constructive dismissal. Relevant legal provisions and case law discussion

• MCQs for further discussion

• Case Study

• Question and Answer session

End of Training

[07] TRAINER PROFILE

KUNJU KRISNAN NAIR

HRD Corp Accredited Trainer, Ex-Session Court Judge

Kunju Krisnan Nair is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in the legal and judicial sectors. He holds an LLB Honours degree from the University of London, a Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) from the University of Malaya, and was called to the Malaysian Bar in 2005. Additionally, he obtained a BSc and Diploma in Education from the University of Malaya.

He served as a senior prosecuting officer with the Customs Department for 10 years. Later he joined the Judicial and Legal Service in 1990 as a Magistrate after obtaining his Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from the University of London and was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2005. He served as a Deputy Registrar in the High Court from 1996 – 2003 and was subsequently appointed as a Sessions Court Judge in 2004.

Nair was appointed as a Mediator of Financial Mediation Bureau in February 2011, handling all banking disputes related to Electronic Payments, Card-based issues and anauthorised ATM Withdrawals. He was subsequently appointed a Mediator of Ombudsman for financial services, under Bank Negara Malaysia.

With over 30 years of experience in senior management roles, Mr. Nair brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his training programs. He has conducted training sessions, covering such diverse topics as unfair dismissal, Domestic Inquiry, Employment Law Amendments Act 2022, safety and health at the workplace, Food Safety, AMLA, ESG, Corporate Liability, Section 17A of the MACC Act, Strata Title Act and Council Management, Protocol and Etiquette, Offenses under the Customs Act, LMW issues, Whistle Blower Act, Statutory contributions, IR and Employer/ Employee relationship. Human Rights, and Sexual Harassment at the workplace. He is currently teaching Business and Company Law on a part-time basis.

Areas of Expertise

• Civil, Criminal & Corporate

• Industrial/Employment Law & Practice

• Education & Training

Employment Credentials

• Session Court Judge

• Magistrate, Deputy Public Prosecutor & Deputy Registrar, High Court of Kuala Lumpur

• Ombudsman, Bank Negara Malaysia

• Examiner, Legal Profession Qualifying Board, Malaysia

Qualifications

• LLB (Hons), University of London

• Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP)

• PSMB Certified Trainer

Consulting Experience

• Bank Negara Malaysia specializing in Alternate Dispute Resolution (Mediation)

• Institute of Judicial and Legal Training Centre (ILKAP)

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