Managing Employee Misconduct & Termination Under Employment Laws, & Industrial Relations Act 1967

Programme Overview

This practical one-day training equips employers, HR professionals and managers with the knowledge to manage employee misconduct and termination lawfully. Participants will learn the correct procedures for poor performance, probation, retrenchment, misconduct, Domestic Inquiry and dismissal while reducing the risk of constructive or unfair dismissal claims under the Employment Act 1955, Sabah & Sarawak Labour Ordinance and Industrial Relations Act 1967.

Objectives

  • Identify lawful grounds for termination.
  • Manage poor performance and probationers appropriately.
  • Apply proper retrenchment and redundancy procedures.
  • Investigate misconduct and prepare show-cause letters.
  • Conduct a fair Domestic Inquiry and disciplinary process.
  • Determine appropriate disciplinary action or dismissal.
  • Reduce the risk of constructive and unfair dismissal claims.
  • Prepare essential documentation and evidence to defend against unfair dismissal claims.

Training Modules

Module 1: Lawful Grounds for Termination

Module 2: Retrenchment, Redundancy & Lay-Off

Module 3: Poor Performance & Probationers

Module 4: Misconduct & Disciplinary Action

Domestic Inquiry & Dismissal

Module 5: Constructive & Unfair Dismissal Risks

Who Should Attend

  • HR Managers & Executives
  • Line Managers & Department Heads
  • Business Owners
  • Anyone managing employees

We Support You Even After the Training

Our support continues beyond the training through free learning sessions and free access to our HR WhatsApp support groups, available only to our clients.

Trainer Profile

Asaraf Sahimun (Ash)

is a highly qualified and experienced HR professional! Extensive HR experience, including work with multinational corporations and public-listed companies. Strong legal background with a law degree and master’s in criminal justice. Expert in labor law and advises companies on HR best practices. Acts as a consultant and representative for MEF members in labor and industrial courts. Certified HRD Corp Trainer. Currently pursuing a doctorate focusing on employment disputes.

How to Use Your HRD Corp Levy

Our team will guide you through the HRD Corp grant application process, from registration to submission.

1

Register for the Training

Complete your registration through our official programme registration link.

2

Receive the Required Documents

Our team will email you the necessary supporting documents for your HRD Corp grant application.

3

Apply

If you are unsure how to apply, our team will guide you step by step and assist with any questions until your HRD Corp grant application is successfully submitted.

✓ 100% HRD Corp Claimable

RM 1,399 / pax for Physica

Date

20 October 2026

Time

9am -5pm

Venue

Zoom

20% Off

for 3 pax & above

What’s Included

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Full Training Materials
  • Free Access to HR Community Group
  • Free Training Support

Public Training

Upcoming Events

11-12 November 2026
Hyatt Regency Kota Kinabalu

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