Just Cause and Excuse Quiz

Termination simpliciter is lawful in Malaysia.

• True

• False

What is the primary remedy under S.20 of the Industrial Relations Act 1967?

• Reinstatement

• Backwages

• Compensation

• An expense paid trip to Hawaii

If an employee leaves his job due to a breach of contract by his employer, it is called....

• Abscondment

• Constructive Dismissal

• Missing In Action

• Automatic Termination

What is one of the punishments an employer may impose after due inquiry?

• Send employee to jail

• Downgrading

• Fine the employee a month's salary

Which of the following is an example of when a contract is frustrated?

• Prolonged illness

• Place of work destroyed

• Employee in prison for a long term

• All of the above

Which are these animals are featured in constructive dismissal?

• Cat

• Goat

• Camel

• All of the above

What is the standard of proof required in an unfair dismissal case?

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• On the balance of probabilities

• Both

• Neither

In the event a settlement cannot be achieved at the conciliation meeting, an unfair dismissal claim will automatically be referred to the Industrial Court.

• True

• False

A forced resignation is a form of indirect dismissal.

• True

• False

A retrenchment exercise which is done with mala fide intention can tantamount to unfair dismissal.

• True

• False