EMS: Dismissal

EMS Module Section 20

Section 20 IRA1967

A workman who considers his / her dismissal is without just cause or excuse may file a written representation to the Director General of Industrial Relations.

 

Section 20 (1A) IRA 1967

This representation must be within sixty (60) days of the dismissal. It may also be filed during the period of notice of such dismissal.


Representation can be submitted online through the IRIS system. Any further inquiries can be directed to the nearest DIRM office.

Handling Process of Representation Cases

1. Settlement through ADR method (Conciliation Meeting)

DIRM will use the Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) method in finding solutions and is based on win-win situation principle.

 

DIRM will set the date for conciliation meeting where employers and employees will be called to attend face-to-face conciliation meeting. Under certain circumstances online conciliation meeting are also possible. If a settlement is reached by both parties, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will be prepared by DIRM and endorsed by both parties. Case is considered settle and will be closed after compliance of MOA terms. The case could also be considered withdrawn by the worker if he/she failed to attend three scheduled conciliation meeting.

2. Reference by DGIR

Where the Director General is satisfied that there is no likelihood of the representations being settled, the Director General shall refer the representations to the Court for an award.

3. Arbitration Process by the Industrial Court of Malaysia

Cases referred by the Director General of Industrial Relations will be heard and decided by the Industrial Court.

4. Industrial Court Award

The decision by the Industrial Court is in the form of an award that will bind both disputing parties.

5. Representative

During conciliation meeting at DIRM, employer and employee may represent by:

 

  1. Employee may represent himself / employer may be represented by authorized employee
  2. Any officer or employee of such trade union of employer/employee
  3. Any official of an organization of employer/employee registered in Malaysia
  4. Any official of an organization of employer/employee registered in Malaysia

6. Advocate

Advocates are not allowed to represent employees/employers in conciliation proceedings at DIRM.

Flow Chart Representation

under section 20 IRA1967