Employment & Industrial Relations
“Workplace Rights, Section 20 IRA Claims & Executive Advisory”
Overview & Legal Representation
Employment relationships are governed by strict statutory frameworks under Malaysian labour law, including the Employment Act 1955 (amended 2022) and the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (IRA 1967).
Messrs. Low, Wah Chin & Co. represents both corporate employers seeking compliance and senior executives or employees seeking redress for unfair dismissal without just cause or excuse under Section 20 of the IRA 1967. We handle conciliation proceedings at the Industrial Relations Department (JPP), trial hearings in the Industrial Court, Domestic Inquiry (DI) procedures, and executive contract drafting.
Statutory Authorities & Precedential Grounding
Our legal briefs, applications, and advisory in this discipline are grounded in the following Malaysian statutes and authoritative precedents:
What We Handle in This Practice Discipline
How We Progress Your Matter
Section 20 JPP Representation
⏱ Within 60 DaysFiling statutory representation for unfair dismissal at the Industrial Relations Department.
JPP Conciliation Meeting
⏱ 3-6 WeeksAttending formal conciliation mediated by Industrial Relations Officer to negotiate settlement.
Reference to Industrial Court
⏱ 2-4 MonthsMinisterial reference to the Industrial Court when conciliation fails, followed by Statement of Case.
Industrial Court Full Hearing
⏱ 4-8 MonthsTrial hearing before Industrial Court Chairman, leading to Award for back-wages or compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions (Employment & Industrial Relations)
Under Section 20(1A) of the Industrial Relations Act 1967, an employee must lodge a representation with the Industrial Relations Department within sixty (60) days from the dismissal date.
What to Prepare Before Your Consultation
For Employment & Industrial Relations. Having these documents ready enables senior counsel to evaluate your statutory merits swiftly.
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