Managing Employee Misconduct & Termination Under Employment Act 1955, & 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 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
Key Statutory Provisions Covered
Employment Act 1955
- Section 12 – Notice of termination
- Section 13 – Payment in lieu of notice
- Section 14 – Misconduct and due inquiry
- Section 15 – Absence without leave
- Section 60N – Foreign employees and retrenchment
Industrial Relations Act 1967
- Section 20 – Dismissal without just cause or excuse
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
Puan Noorul Jannah holds an LLB (Hons) from MARA University of Technology and currently serves as Senior Assistant Labour Director at the Negeri Perak Labour Office, Ministry of Human Resources. An HRD Corp-accredited trainer, she brings extensive practical experience in labour law enforcement, mediation and workplace compliance.
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Register for the Training
Complete your registration through our official programme registration link.
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RM 1,399 / pax for Physica
RM 999 / pax for Online
Kuala Lumpur
18 November 2026
Venue
Dorsett Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Penang
19 November 2026
Venue
Royale Chulan Penang
Online
20 October 2026
20% Off
for 3 pax & above
What’s Included
- ✓Certificate of Completion
- ✓Full Training Materials
- ✓Refreshments & Lunch
- ✓Free Access to HR Community Group
- ✓Free Training Support
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