Course Fee
RM 1, 900 (inclusive SST) per participant
Early Bird by 23 August 2024: RM 1,790

INTRODUCTION / OBJECTIVES
The requirement of Due Inquiry is mandatory under Section 14(1) of the Employment Act 1955, providing an avenue for employers to take disciplinary action against employees who have allegedly committed misconduct in the workplace. Failure to conduct a due inquiry may result in employers losing their cases at the Labour Court, with potential consequences including having their decisions set aside or being required to compensate the employee. Under the
Industrial Relations Act, it is essential for employers to ensure that dismissals or terminations of employment are carried out with just cause and excuse, i.e., a valid reason. The Code of Conduct for Industrial Harmony also emphasizes the importance of the right to be heard before one is deemed guilty. This program offers a clear understanding of the requirements of Due Inquiry under the Employment Act. Participants will be taught the proper processes of due inquiry, including handling complaints, selecting the inquiry panel, and taking appropriate management action.
 
TARGET AUDIENCE
• CEO & Senior Managers
• HR Manager /Executives
• Academician
 
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
• Lectures
• Individuals and group discussions
• Presentation
• On-Line interactive activities
 
Course Outline
Day 1
• The need for Due Inquiry to All employes with the expansion of Employment Act 1955 coverage
• Understanding principles of Due Inquiry Under Section 14 of the EA 1955
• Understanding the roles of Labour Court and Industrial Court with regards to Due Inquiry
• Precedents of Court Cases on the need for Due Inquiry
• Principles Laid Out under the Code of Conduct for Industrial Harmony on Due Inquiry
• Implication of not conducting proper Due Inquiry
• Case Analysis & Group Activities
• Analysis of Court Case (Labour Court/Industrial Court/High Court)
• Interactive Learning
 
Day 2
• Steps in conducting a proper due inquiry
• Types of misconduct
• Gravity of punishment and Case Law
• Case Analysis & Group Activities
• Analysis of Court Case (Labour Court/Industrial Court/High Court)
• Interactive Learning
• Preparation for role play
• Role Play on Conducting Proper Due Inquiry
• Review and Comments of the outcome of Role Play
 
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Ms Rajeswari Karupiah
Ms Rajeswari Karupiah obtained her LL.B (Hons) from University of London in 1992 and pursued a career as a Law Lecturer for 4 years. She was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1997 and practiced as an Advocate & Solicitor specialising in Industrial Relations and Employment Laws for over 20 years. Ms. Rajeswari has extensive experience in the Industrial Court of Malaysia and has regularly represented her clients in the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Federal Court. She has handled complex advisory and counsel work for many of Malaysia’s prominent public listed corporations and institutions.
Rajeswari was appointed as a Chairman of the Industrial Court of Malaysia in early 2018 and served in this capacity for nearly 6 years before joining MEF in July 2024. As Chairman of Industrial Court, Rajeswari has heard and disposed of over 600 cases. She has also presented papers at the Industrial Court Chairmen’s Conference and Judicial & Legal Service Training Institute (ILKAP).
Ms. Rajeswari also served as a Consultant in the World Bank where she contributed to the Introduction of Minimum Wages in Malaysia in 2012 and co-authored several reports. Ms.
Rajeswari has been a regular speaker on Malaysian Employment and Industrial Relations laws and a contributing author of the guidebook - Industrial Relations and Practice in Malaysia published by Sweet & Maxwell in 2021.
 
DR. DZULZALANI EDEN
Dr. Dzulzalani Eden - As the Director of MEF Academy and a seasoned Trainer, he brings over 30 years of experience in labour and industrial relations. Before joining the Malaysian Employers Federation, he began his career in 1990 with the Ministry of Human Resources, where he held multiple positions, including Senior Labour Officer, Industrial Relations Officer, and Senior Assistant Director of Labour at both the Department of Labour Sarawak and the Ministry’s Putrajaya office.
His responsibilities encompassed enforcing labour laws through workplace inspections, managing employees' complaints, termination and disciplinary issues, providing advisory services, and engaging in public consultation. His passion for teaching and learning began when he served as a part-time lecturer in labour laws at Universiti Malaysia Sabah and in marketing management at Monash University, Melbourne. Following the attainment of his PhD in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from Victoria University, Melbourne, he assumed the role of Senior Lecturer in Industrial Relations and Labour Studies at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in 2014, where he taught human resources, labour laws, negotiation, and trade unions. He has also taught in the Master’s and Doctoral programs at UNIMAS. As an accredited trainer with the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRDC), Ministry of Human Resources, has delivered numerous training sessions across Sarawak, Sabah, and West Malaysia. His sessions cover a range of topics, including the Labour Ordinance, Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, negotiation and conflict resolution, and managing disciplinary issues. These sessions have been attended by many HR practitioners, managers, and executives.