April 10, 2010

MALAYSIAN LABOUR LAW-2 [FAQ]

WHAT IS THE NOTICE PERIOD REQUIRED TO TERMINATE A CONTRACT OF SERVICE ?

An employee may resign by giving notice of resignation or termination to the employer to terminate the contract of service. An employer may also dismiss an employee by giving notice of termination to such employee. In both situation, the length of notice shall be the same pursuant to the contract of service.

Where the period of notice of termination is not specified in the contract of service, the notice period shall be as follows :less than 2 years of service - minimum 4 weeks
2 years or more but less than 5 years of service - minimum 6 weeks
5 years of service or more - minimum 8 weeks

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