Chapter Employment Law

Ali is employed as a supervisor by ABC Sdn Bhd which is a construction company. He is paid a salary of RM1,200 per month. His main function is to supervise and oversee other employees engaged in manual labour at the construction site. His working hours are from 8am to 7pm. However, his contract of employment does not provide for the following:

a. Paid public holidays

b. Annual leave

c. Sick leave Business Law

Ali sees his employer about this but when told that he is only entitled to what is stated in the contract of employment, Ali storms out of the office yelling foul words at his employer who yells back at Ali not to return to work anymore. Ali seeks your advice on the following:

a) Whether the contract of employment and working condition has breached any provisions under the Employment Act.

b) What actions can the employer take against Ali for yelling foul words at his employer? Explain the procedure that ABC Sdn Bhd should take to initiate an action against Ali.