Managing Misconduct

1. Which section of the Employment Act 1955 addresses dismissal due to misconduct?

• Section 12

• Section 13

• Section 14

• Section 20

2. If suspension without pay is imposed, the maximum period of such suspension that is permitted is?

• 14 days

• 7 days

• 30 days

• 60 days

3. During suspension pending inquiry, the employer must pay the employee at least how much of their wages?

• 25%

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%

4. Under the EA 1955, before dismissal for misconduct, the employee must be given:

• A lawyer

• A verbal warning

• A salary increment

• A chance to explain or defend themselves

Which Act allows an employee to challenge dismissal for misconduct in court?

• Industrial Relations Act 1967

• Employment Act 1955

• Trade Unions Act 1959

• EPF Act 1991

1. An employer can terminate an employee on the spot for an alleged misconduct? 

• True

• False

1. When an employee is absent for more than two consecutive days, he is considered to have broken his contract of service? 

• False

• True

When an employee is dismissed on the grounds of misconduct, the employer does not need to give him notice.

• Mayhaps

• True

• False

• I don't know

When an employee is terminated on the ground of misconduct, the Company is not obligated to pay him his balance annual leave.

• I don't know

• Mayhaps

• False

• True

What standard of proof is applied in misconduct investigations?

• Balance of probabilities

• Beyond reasonable doubt

• Hearsay only

• Internal discretion