Employment Law & Industrial Relations Masterclass
Date: 6 - 7 Oct 2026
Location: Penang
This two-day course prepares managers and HR practitioners to handle people issues more effectively…
Overview
Many organisations struggle with misconduct management not because the misconduct is unclear, but because investigations are poorly handled and disciplinary letters are weakly drafted. A poorly managed disciplinary process may expose the organization to claims of unfair treatment, procedural unfairness, constructive dismissal, or Industrial Court disputes. This highly practical one-day programme equips HR professionals, managers, and employee relations practitioners with the skills to:
• Identify misconduct issues properly
• Conduct fair and structured workplace investigations
• Gather and document evidence professionally
• Draft clear, defensible show cause letters aligned with principles of natural justice and Malaysian employment law
Targeted Participants:
• HR Executives
• HR Managers
• Employee Relations / Industrial Relations Practitioners
• Department Heads
• Line Managers
• Compliance & Administration Personnel
• Supervisors handling disciplinary matters
Programme Outline
Module 1: Understanding Misconduct & Workplace Discipline
Module 2: Legal Framework & Principles of Natural Justice
Module 3: Conducting Workplace Investigations Properly
Module 4: Investigation Findings & Documentation
Module 5: Drafting Legally Defensible Show Cause Letters
Module 6: Practical Drafting Workshop & Case Study
Learning Objectives & Outcomes
1. Differentiate misconduct issues from performance issues.
2. Understand employer obligations under Malaysian employment laws.
3. Conduct fair and systematic workplace investigations.
4. Gather and assess evidence objectively.
5. Apply principles of procedural fairness and natural justice
6. Draft legally defensible show cause letters with proper particulars.
7. Reduce risks of procedural errors and wrongful dismissal claims.
8. Build proper disciplinary documentation trails.
