Managing Discipline at the Workplace

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24 - 25 Sep 2025	SELANGOR, Malaysia	Register
13 - 14 Nov 2025	SELANGOR, Malaysia	Register

Description

Thriving in the Malaysian business landscape demands clear understanding of the intricate Malaysian Employment Law and Industrial Relations practices.

Having this knowledge is key to safeguarding the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees alike. A nuanced comprehension of these regulations is not just a strategic advantage, but a necessity. It underpins harmonious workplaces, cultivates positive atmospheres, boosts morale and productivity, and most importantly, reduces the risk of legal entanglements, including potential involvement with the Industrial Courts and associated penalties.

Elevate your business acumen by acquiring this essential knowledge. Pave the way for seamless operations and empowered decision-making.

At the end of the programme, participants are able to:

Understand the main provisions of the Employment Act 1955 and its Amendment, Malaysia and specific sections of Industrial Relations Act
Make legally binding contracts of employment
Use the right formula for work on rest days, public holidays and OT the right formula for calculating prorated salary for unpaid leave, joining during the month, leaving before the end of the month
Administer leave benefits correctly including unutilized leave
Handle problems related to sick leave
Handle problems and challenges related to maternity leave
Handle various types of disciplinary problems commonly found in organizations
Manage problem with probationers
Manage problems related to termination of employees due to various reasons
Understand what to do in cases of dismissals

HR Managers / Executives/ Assistants
Production Managers / Executives
Purchasing Managers / Executives
Accounts & Finance Managers / Executives
Administration Managers / Executive
Office Managers / Executives
Operations Managers / Executives
Services Managers / Executives
Sales and Marketing Manager
Secretaries/ Personal Assistants

DAY 1: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Employer Employee Relationship

Module 1: Employment Contracts

Types of contracts
Differences between Contract of service and Contract for service
Employment Contract Terms – Express and Implied
Permanent, Fixed Term Contracts, Temporary Employees
Probationers
Legal Registers
Employment Act – Amendment 2022

Module 2: Working Hours, Rest Days, Public Holidays and Overtime

Normal working hours, 6 or 5-day weeks?
Overtime Rates, Duty Roster
Rest Days entitlement
Public holidays entitlement
Payment rates of OT on Rest Days and PH

Module 3: Leave

Annual Leave entitlement
Sick Leave entitlement
Hospitalization Leave entitlement
Prolonged illness leave
Medically Boarding Out
Maternity Leave and Allowance
Paternity Leave
Emergency Leave
Unpaid Leave

Module 4: Wages & Salaries

Wage period
Limitation on deductions
Limitation on salary advances
Overpayment of salaries
How to pay wages
Duty to keep Registers

Module 5: Termination and Lay-Offs Regulations

Types of termination
Notice period
Termination & Lay-Off Benefits
Law on Retrenchment

Module 6: Other Issues

Medically Boarding Out
Frustration of contracts
Retirement Benefits & Gratuity payments
Transfers, Re-designation of position and Reorganization of company
Reduction of salary, allowances, and benefits
Training and Performance management
Sexual Harassment and its implication

Day 2: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Handling Discipline and Misconduct

Module 5: Overview of Industrial Relationship Act 1967

IR Act s13(3) Management Prerogative
Understand the meaning of 'strike', 'lock-out', 'collective agreement', 'collective bargaining' and 'essential services',
Section 20 of IR Act 1967 – Reinstatement either for Unfair Dismissal or Constructive Dimissal
Role of Industrial Relations Department
Industrial Court of Malaysia
Misconduct in Employment

Module 6: Disciplinary Action

Definition and Types of Misconduct
Disciplinary Process
Legal Provisions for handling Misconduct
Handling minor misconduct
Handling non- and under-performance

Module 7: Disciplinary Process

Allegations of misconduct / Grievance
Investigation
Show-cause
Domestic Inquiry
Penalty due to Misconduct

Module 8: Domestic Inquiry Procedure (Practical)

Preliminary Inquiry
Charge sheet
Notice of Inquiry
Managing Domestic Inquiry
Decision of Panel
When is a DI necessary and how to handle?

Interactive presentation & input, group discussions, practical exercises, peer and trainer evaluation.

SULAIMAN HUSIN

MBA in HRM, University of Ballarat, Australia (2010)

Adv Dip in Business Studies (HRM), University of Technology Mara (1995)

Professional Working Experience

With a rich tapestry of over 25 years in diverse industries such as telecommunications, capital markets, sales, consulting, manufacturing, services, banking, and regulatory authorities, Sulaiman Husin stands as a seasoned maestro in core Human Resources (HR) domains. His portfolio boasts the orchestration of transformational projects, including spearheading initiatives for Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) since 2011. With a pedigree that spans leadership in change management and learning & development roles, Sulaiman ledIrshad Consulting Sdn Bhd from 2001 to 2005. His most recent endeavour was as Head of HR/Internal Consultant for Labuan FSA, navigating intricate human capital projects.

Presently, he captains various consulting projects, nurturing high-performance organizations as a Business Coach for State Economic Development Corporation subsidiaries.

Additional Credential

Certified DDI Behaviour Interview Facilitator (1995)
Certificate in Talent and Human Resources Development from Penn University (2013)
Certificate in Performance Coaching (2014)
Certificate in Advanced Coaching and Mentoring (2014)
Certificate in Training (Train-the-Trainer) by HRDF (2016)
Certified OD HR Practitioner (AIHR) (2021)

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