Influenza in the Workplace: Must Employees Be Quarantined?
One Monday morning, Azlan, a supervisor in a mid-sized company, noticed that one of his employees, Farah, looked pale and was coughing constantly. By lunchtime, she admitted she had been diagnosed with influenza at a private clinic over the weekend. Yet, instead of staying home, Farah had come to work because she felt guilty about […]
I Work Overtime Until Midnight, But My Pay Never Shows It – Is This Fair?
Amir (not his real name) is an executive in a logistics company. His contract clearly stated that his working hours would be from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Yet, reality told another story. Deliveries were delayed, clients called late, and his manager frequently instructed him to stay behind to finish urgent reports. […]
I Want to Join a Union, But I Fear Retaliation
The Story Suresh worked in a large manufacturing company. Over the years, he and his colleagues grew increasingly frustrated—wages stagnated, workloads grew heavier, and safety concerns were often ignored. One day, a senior colleague whispered: “We should join the union. Together, we’ll have a stronger voice.” Suresh was intrigued. He believed in fairness and collective […]
I Lost My Job, But EIS Gave Me Hope – How It Actually Works
The Story Amalina had worked as an accounts assistant for nearly seven years. One morning, her manager called her into the office with devastating news: the company was downsizing, and her position had been made redundant. Shocked and heartbroken, Amalina packed her belongings and left with a termination letter in hand. For days, she worried […]
I Got Fired in a WhatsApp Message – Is This Legal?
Arman had been working in his company for nearly three years. He was not the top performer, but he was consistent and dependable. One evening, after finishing a long day at work, his phone buzzed with a message from his manager. It was a WhatsApp text that read: “We are sorry, but the company has […]
I Give My Best, But My Salary Can’t Even Cover My Rent
The Story Nadia wakes up every morning at 6.30 a.m. to catch the train to Kuala Lumpur. She works as an administrative assistant, handling piles of documents, answering calls, and making sure her department runs smoothly. Her manager praises her dedication; colleagues often say, “If not for Nadia, the office would fall apart.” Yet, when […]
I Am a Gig Worker – Am I Invisible to Labour Law?
The Story Amir left his office job two years ago and became a full-time gig worker. He drives for an e-hailing platform by day and delivers food on weekends. The flexibility was appealing—he could choose his own hours, spend more time with family, and earn based on effort. But over time, cracks began to appear. […]
How Long Is Too Long for a Probation Period?
The Story When Daniel joined a mid-sized IT company, he was told he would be on probation for six months. “After that,” his manager explained, “we’ll confirm your position based on performance.” Daniel accepted, believing six months was reasonable. But six months passed, then nine, and then twelve. Each time he asked about confirmation, HR […]
Falsifying an MC Because Annual Leave Was Rejected: Is It Acceptable?
Medical certificates (MCs) play a vital role in workplace administration. They assure employers that an employee is genuinely unfit to work, while also protecting the employee’s right to rest and recover. But what happens when the system is abused? Consider this scenario: during an investigation into a falsified MC, the employee admitted the certificate was […]
Every Year My Bonus Shrinks, Yet My Workload Doubles. Any Law to Protect Me?
Rahim had worked in his company for seven years. Each year, as the workload grew heavier, he told himself the long nights and weekends would be worth it when bonus time came. After all, it was company tradition to reward staff generously for their sacrifices. But recently, Rahim noticed a troubling trend. His workload doubled—more […]