Human Resources & Industrial Relations

Through its expert IR team, MEF offers comprehensive Industrial Relations (IR) and Human Resources (HR) services to support employers in legal compliance, dispute resolution, union negotiations, HR management, and professional development.
Industrial Relations (IR) & Human Resources (HR) Services includes:

  • Advisory Services
  • Representation in Court
  • Collective Bargaining & Union Management
  • HR Consultancy
  • Training & Development
  • Conciliation

Advisory Services

MEF provides tailored advice on HR policies, recruitment, retention, and performance management. It also offers training programs for HR professionals focusing on labour laws, management skills, and leadership development. Employers benefit from expert guidance in all aspects of labour laws and industrial relations, including working conditions, disciplinary issues, retrenchment, working hours, overtime, union recognition, and union claims regarding employment terms.

Court Representation

MEF Industrial Relations Consultants also appear on behalf of members at Industrial Court proceedings, Labour Court hearings, collective bargaining and conciliation meetings. MEF Industrial Relations Consultants have the locus standi (legal standing) to represent MEF members in Conciliation meetings at the Industrial Relations Department, as well as in Labour and Industrial Courts.

Human Resources & Industrial Relations Consultancy

Apart from Court representation, MEF also provides specialised consultancy services on Human Resources and Industrial Relations matters, i.e.:-

Collective Bargaining (Package Deal)

  • Studying the union's proposal.
  • Studying the market rate on salary and terms of employment within the industry.
  • Advice on all aspects of the agreement including legal issues and negotiation strategy.
  • Preparing company's counter proposal(s).
  • Collective Bargaining Negotiation with the Union.
  • If the matter is not resolved and referred to the Industrial Relations Department under section 18 of the Industrial Relations Act 1967, MEF to represent company in conciliation proceedings.
Consultancy Services (Package Deal)
  • Retrenchment and voluntary retrenchment scheme.
  • Review of employee handbook; and
  • Mergers and acquisition and change of ownership.

REGIONAL MEETINGS

Monthly meetings are held in Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, Johor Bahru, North Johor, Ipoh, Penang, Kuantan, Sabah, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Kuching on a predetermined date where members discuss matters of general and particular interest. An Industrial Relations Consultant is in attendance to render the necessary advice and guidance. An exchange of experience among members would enable them to deal more effectively with various employment problems.

Periodically, MEF invites distinguished industry experts as guest speakers to impart insights on the latest advancements in Human Resources (HR) and Industrial Relations (IR).

Bimonthly, there will be a meeting among HR practitioners in the Hotel industry to discuss topical issues related to the industry. These meetings are held in collaboration with Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) & Association of Hotel Employers (AHE).