Written by: Izz Murtada If you've ever wondered exactly how many days of annual leave you're supposed to get, or what happens to those days if you leave your job without using them all, you're not alone. It's one of…
Written by: Izz Murtada Most of us have said "I'm so burnt out" after a busy week at work. But is that really burnout, or is it just stress? These two words get used like they mean the same thing,…
Written by: Izz Murtada So you have handed in your resignation letter. Maybe you are excited about a new job, or maybe you just need a break. Either way, one question is probably sitting at the back of your mind:…
Written by: Izz Murtada Getting sick is never fun. But in Malaysia, the law makes sure you don't have to choose between your health and your salary. This right comes from the Employment Act 1955, and it applies to almost…
Written by: Izz Murtada Sometimes an employee needs to leave a job fast, whether it's a new offer starting next week or something that can’t wait. So can they just walk out, or are they bound to serve notice no…
Written by: Izz Murtada Imagine going to work every day and feeling like you're being treated differently, not because of your skills or effort, but because of who you are. Sadly, this is a reality many Malaysian employees still face…
Written by: Izz Murtada If you've ever stayed back late at work, come in on your day off, or worked through a public holiday, you've probably wondered whether you're being paid fairly for it. The good news is that Malaysia's…
Written by: Izz Murtada If you have ever wondered exactly how many public holidays you are entitled to, or why your company gives everyone a specific set of dates off, the answer actually comes straight from the law. The Employment…
Written by: Izz Murtada Ever had a colleague tell you "eh, you cannot take that many MC days" or "annual leave depends on your boss's mood"? Here's the truth. Your leave entitlements in Malaysia aren't a favour your employer…
Written by: Izz Murtada “Its’s just an extra 30 minutes.” Then another 30 minutes tomorrow. And you just keep on continuing for an extra 30 minutes for the rest of the week. Before you know it, those small extensions have…