Three Employment Law Services — Each With a Defined Process and Published Fee
Bakti Law offers three focused services covering the principal employment law needs of Malaysian employers and employees. Each service is designed with clear scope, structured delivery, and an upfront fee so clients know what to expect from the start.
Back to HomeOur Approach to Employment Law Engagements
Initial Enquiry
Submit an enquiry with a brief description of your matter. We respond within one working day with a preliminary indication of how we can assist.
Scope & Fee Confirmation
We provide a written engagement letter setting out the scope, deliverables, timeline, and fee. Work begins only after this is confirmed.
Work in Progress
Drafts, policy documents, or case submissions are developed with client input where required. Updates are provided at each defined milestone.
Delivery & Follow-Up
Completed documents are delivered with advisory notes. For dispute matters, we remain available for questions through the post-delivery period.
Employment Contract Review & Drafting
A detailed review or ground-up drafting service for employment agreements compliant with the Employment Act 1955 and Industrial Relations Act 1967. We cover standard terms, non-compete and confidentiality provisions, probation clauses, termination conditions, and benefits structuring.
Suitable for SMEs building their first formal HR contracts or multinational subsidiaries adapting group templates to Malaysian law. Each contract undergoes two review rounds with tracked changes and advisory notes. Turnaround within 7 to 10 working days.
- Employment Act 1955 and IRA 1967 compliance
- Non-compete, confidentiality, and restraint provisions
- Probation, notice, and termination clauses
- Benefits structuring and leave entitlement
- Two review rounds with tracked changes
- Advisory notes accompanying each draft
Workplace Policy Development
A consultative engagement to develop or overhaul internal HR policies covering disciplinary procedures, grievance mechanisms, workplace harassment prevention, leave entitlements, and remote-work arrangements. Aligned with current Malaysian labour legislation and Ministry of Human Resources guidelines.
Designed for companies with 20 or more employees who need a formalized employee handbook. Engagement includes stakeholder interviews, policy drafting, management briefing session, and one round of revisions. Delivered within four to five weeks.
- Disciplinary procedures and show-cause process
- Grievance mechanism aligned with IRA 1967
- Workplace harassment prevention policy
- Leave, benefits, and remote-work arrangements
- Stakeholder interviews included
- Management briefing session on implementation
Labour Dispute Advisory & Representation
Advisory and representation services for employers or employees involved in disputes referred to the Industrial Court or Department of Labour. Covers unfair dismissal claims, wage disputes, retrenchment benefit calculations, and conciliation proceedings.
Each engagement starts with a case merit assessment and strategic brief. Includes preparation of submissions, attendance at conciliation meetings, and hearing representation if required. Suited for wrongful termination, constructive dismissal, and collective agreement interpretation matters. Duration depends on court scheduling.
- Case merit assessment and strategic brief at outset
- Unfair and constructive dismissal representation
- Wage dispute and retrenchment benefit calculation
- Conciliation meeting attendance
- Industrial Court hearing preparation and representation
- Collective agreement and court award interpretation
Choosing the Right Service
Use this comparison to identify which service best matches your current situation. When in doubt, reach out — we can help you determine what is needed.
| Feature / Situation | Contract Review | Policy Development | Dispute Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| New hire employment agreement | ✓ | — | — |
| Reviewing an existing employment contract | ✓ | — | — |
| Building an employee handbook from scratch | — | ✓ | — |
| Updating existing HR policies for legal compliance | — | ✓ | — |
| Employee dismissed or facing dismissal | — | — | ✓ |
| Wage or retrenchment benefit dispute | — | — | ✓ |
| Multinational adapting group contracts to MY law | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Industrial Court conciliation or hearing | — | — | ✓ |
Professional Standards Applied to Every Engagement
Solicitor-Client Privilege
All communications are protected. Nothing is shared with third parties without your consent.
Written Engagement Terms
Scope, fee, and timeline are confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Qualified Solicitor Throughout
A qualified practitioner handles your matter from start to finish — not a paralegal under minimal oversight.
Malaysian Bar Compliant
Bakti Law operates in accordance with the Legal Profession Act 1976 and Bar Council rules of conduct.
Not Sure Which Service Applies to Your Situation?
Describe your matter briefly and we will advise you on the most appropriate service and what to expect from the engagement.
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