Sahabat Advocates
Employment law services

Our Services

Three services, one area of law

We keep our scope deliberate. Employment and workplace matters are all we do, which means every service we offer is grounded in day-to-day familiarity with the field.

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Our Approach

How we work through a matter

01

Listen & understand

Before we say anything about law, we want to understand the full picture of what happened. Employment disputes have context that statutes and case law cannot capture on their own.

02

Assess honestly

We give you our candid view of how your situation sits against the legislation and the Industrial Court's record on similar cases — including aspects that may not favour your position.

03

Outline realistic options

We set out the pathways available — internal grievance, IRD conciliation, formal representation — and what each one requires, so you can decide without feeling pushed in a particular direction.

Service 01 — Employee

Employee Rights Consultation & Strategy Session

A confidential, one-off session for employees facing dismissal, constructive dismissal, unfair treatment, workplace harassment complaints, or non-payment issues. We explain the remedies available under the Employment Act 1955 (as amended), the Industrial Relations Act 1967, and relevant case law, including the Section 20 representation process at the Industrial Relations Department.

The meeting includes document review, a candid assessment of the matter's strengths and limitations, and an outline of realistic pathways — whether that is internal grievance, mediation, conciliation, or formal representation. We will not press you toward litigation; our role is to help you see the full picture.

What is covered

  • Review of your employment contract and relevant correspondence
  • Assessment of whether a Section 20 representation is viable
  • Explanation of remedies: reinstatement, back wages, compensation in lieu
  • Guidance on the 60-day lodgement window at the IRD
  • Written summary of advice sent within two working days

How we approach it

1

You share the background — we listen without interrupting to form assumptions.

2

We review your documents and identify the key legal issues they raise.

3

We explain what the law says and what outcomes are realistic — candidly, including weaknesses.

4

We confirm what you would need to do next for each available pathway.

Fixed Fee

RM 550

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Employee consultation

Typical situations

  • Sudden termination letter without prior warning
  • Forced resignation after role or salary changes
  • Retrenchment with inadequate or no termination benefits
  • Workplace harassment complaints not taken seriously
  • Withheld wages or unpaid overtime
  • Show cause letters you are unsure how to respond to
HR policy review

Typical clients

  • SMEs that have grown quickly without updating HR documents
  • Companies using boilerplate contracts from before 2022 amendments
  • Employers who have received a Section 20 claim and want to review their procedures
  • New businesses in Iskandar Malaysia setting up HR frameworks

Service 02 — Employer

Employer HR Policy Review & Handbook Drafting

Considered drafting and review of employee handbooks, HR policies, disciplinary procedures, grievance protocols, and contract templates for SMEs and mid-sized employers. We align documents with current Malaysian employment law (including recent amendments on flexible working and paternity leave), the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, and sector-relevant standards.

Our engagement includes stakeholder interviews with HR and line managers, a gap analysis against current practice, drafting with tracked changes, and a staff rollout briefing. The goal is a set of documents that people can actually follow, not shelf-filler.

Scope of work

  • Stakeholder interviews — HR leads and line managers
  • Gap analysis against Employment Act 1955 (amended 2022)
  • Full handbook or policy drafting with tracked changes
  • PDPA 2010 alignment for data handling clauses
  • Staff rollout briefing — explain the document to your team
  • One round of revisions included

Fixed Fee

RM 2,200

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Service 03 — Both Parties

Industrial Court Representation & Dispute Resolution

Full representation for matters proceeding to the Industrial Court, whether on behalf of an aggrieved employee (reinstatement, compensation in lieu, back wages) or a respondent employer. The engagement covers Form N preparation, statement of case and reply drafting, pre-hearing case management, witness preparation, documentary discovery, hearing advocacy, and post-award advice including judicial review considerations.

Throughout the process we favour negotiated settlement where it fairly serves our client's interests, and approach the court room with thorough preparation rather than theatrics.

What the engagement includes

  • Form N / Form A preparation and lodgement
  • Statement of case and reply drafting
  • Pre-hearing case management appearances
  • Documentary discovery and bundles
  • Witness preparation and examination
  • Full hearing advocacy
  • Post-award advice and judicial review assessment

From

RM 3,850

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Industrial Court representation

Typical timeline

Week 1–2

Initial review, Form N preparation, lodgement at IRD

Month 1–3

IRD conciliation; if unresolved, Ministerial reference to Industrial Court

Month 3–9

Case management, discovery, statement of case

Month 9–18

Witness preparation and hearing dates

Post-award

Award analysis, compliance guidance, judicial review if applicable

Choosing the Right Service

Which service fits your situation?

Use this as a starting point. If you are unsure, the employee consultation is a good first step for individuals, and we can advise from there.

Situation Consultation HR Review Court Representation
I have received a dismissal letter
I feel I was forced to resign
My company's handbook needs updating
I need disciplinary procedures drafted
A Section 20 claim has been filed against us
My matter has been referred to the Industrial Court
I want to understand my options before deciding anything

Shared Standards

Consistent across all three services

Confidentiality

Legal professional privilege protects everything you share with us.

Candid Assessment

We tell you what the facts support, including where they do not support what you want to hear.

Written Outputs

Summaries, draft documents, and advice in writing so you have something to refer back to.

Settlement Focus

We pursue fair resolution at every stage rather than prolonging matters unnecessarily.

Unsure which service applies to you?

Describe your situation briefly in the contact form and we will point you in the right direction before you commit to anything.

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