
My Boss Thinks Working from Home Means Always Available
The Story When the pandemic forced offices to close, Aina welcomed the idea of working from home. She imagined spending

My Boss Says “Company Cannot Afford EPF” – Can He Refuse to Pay?
In Malaysia, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), known as Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP), is one of the most fundamental

My Boss Promised Promotion, Then Replaced Me with a Contract Staff
Promises at work often carry more weight than words alone. They shape motivation, loyalty, and the sense of belonging. When

My Boss Gave Me a Confirmation Letter After I Resigned – Can They Hold Me Back?
When Nadia decided to resign from her company, she followed the proper procedure. She drafted a resignation letter, gave the

Is It Wrong to Demand Respect for My Lunch Break?
The Story Aisyah works as a customer service officer in a busy retail outlet in Kuala Lumpur. Her shift officially

Is It Legal for an Employee With a Valid MC to Go Shopping?
The Scenario An employee obtains a valid medical certificate (MC) from a registered doctor. The MC states he is unfit

Is It Fair to Extend My Lunch Hour Since I Always Work Late Without OT?
Arif had a routine that most of his colleagues noticed but rarely questioned. His official lunch break was from 1.00

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

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

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,

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

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