ASSESSMENT OF THE TERMINATION PROCESS BASED ON THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT IN MALAYSIAN PRIVATE SECTOR

Authors

  • Noraishah Othman
  • Zawiah Mat
  • Norain Ismail

Abstract

ABSTRACT

 

This paper aims to determine the elements in the termination simpliciter process. This paper also aims to assesses how the elements influence the termination process. This study used a qualitative method by conducting an interview with officers in handling human resource management cases in private sector particularly in dismissal. Semi-structured techniques are used to obtain information to enable in-depth study and comprehensive information on the objective of this study. The finding shows that the elements and evaluation of the termination process are very important to ensure fundamental justice to all parties. There are three elements that has be take into consideration before employment termination, which are, contract of services, disciplinary action and Labour Law. This paper provides specific elements before implement termination in private sector in Malaysia. This study focuses only on employment contracts regardless of other types of arrangements entered into by employers. The results used as a guide for private-sector employees, especially for potential workers in Malaysia.

 

Keywords: contract of services, termination simpliciter, Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967

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Othman, N., Mat, Z., & Ismail, N. (2023). ASSESSMENT OF THE TERMINATION PROCESS BASED ON THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT IN MALAYSIAN PRIVATE SECTOR. Journal of Human Capital Development (JHCD), 15(2), 27–38. Retrieved from https://jhcd.utem.edu.my/jhcd/article/view/6367

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2022)

Section

Skills and Competency Development

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