EMPLOYMENT LAW – IS DIRECTOR A DIRECTOR OR EMPLOYEE? UNPACKING DUAL ROLES IN EMPLOYMENT LAW

The Court of Appeal clarified the dual roles of directors as both shareholders and employees, affirming that executive directors can qualify as “workmen” under the Industrial Relations Act 1967. The decision emphasizes that removal as a director does not equate to lawful dismissal as an employee unless due process is followed. This case highlights the importance of distinguishing shareholder rights from employment protections, ensuring companies navigate such disputes with clarity and fairness.
CONTRACT – TERMINATION – WRONGFUL TERMINATION

Can another party who enters a contract with you terminate the contract without any valid reason? Is that a breach of contract?
CONTRACT – AGREEMENT – UNCONDITIONAL AGREEMENT

Is Islamic Financing facility i.e. Bai Bithaman Ajil (BBA) compatible with technicality in the Malaysia National Land code?
CONTRACT LAW – BREACH OF CONTRACT – FORFEITURE OF DEPOSIT

Forfeiture of Deposits – Liquidated Agreed Damage (LAD) Claim