Managing & Safely Terminating Employees with Medical Conditions - Webinar
This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the legal, ethical, and practical considerations for handling employees with medical conditions. The course aims to equip HR professionals and business leaders with the necessary knowledge and tools to navigate complex medical termination scenarios while ensuring compliance with Malaysian employment law.
Participants will explore key topics such as the proper medical board-out process, factors to consider before termination, case law references, and the doctrine of contract frustration. Additionally, the course covers best practices for managing excessive medical leaves, addressing malingering, and implementing effective workplace policies to support employees while safeguarding organisational interests.
Through real-world examples and case studies, attendees will gain practical insights into balancing legal obligations with compassionate and fair HR practices.
By the end of this seminar, participants will:
- Understand employment law and legal frameworks related to medical-related terminations.
- Learn practical steps for managing employees with medical conditions and addressing related challenges.
- Explore real-world case studies and apply best practices in handling sensitive workplace issues.
- Address challenges like malingering and abuse of medical leave effectively.
- Implement best practices and HR procedures to handle sensitive medical issues fairly and compliantly.
Contents
- Overview of employment law and medical-related terminations
- Understanding Medical Termination
- Steps to Managing Employees with Medical Conditions
- Factors to Consider Before Termination
- Legal Framework and Case Studies
- Frustration of Contract Doctrine
- Addressing Malingering and Abuse of Medical Leave
- Best Practices and HR Procedures
- Q&A Session
Targeted Participants
- Human Resources Professionals
- Employment Lawyers
- Line Managers and Supervisors
- Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
- Corporate Legal Counsel
- Medical Advisors or Occupational Health Professionals
- Policy Makers and Administrators
This seminar would benefit anyone responsible for managing workplace health, employment law compliance, and sensitive employee situations.
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Course Modules
Programme Details
Date: 11 March 2025, Tuesday
Time: 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Registration Price: FREE (Live Webinar)
Speaker: Arulkumar Singaraveloo
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About The Trainer
Mr. Arulkumar Singaraveloo
Arulkumar Singaraveloo brings over 23 years of progressive HR experience across diverse industries, including a world-leading semiconductor organization, the largest nitrile glove manufacturer, oil & gas, education & training, and transportation technology. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland.
In his corporate career, Arul has served as a HR General Manager and Human Resources Director (Business Consulting Services), establishing himself as a strategic Business HR Leader. He excels in aligning HR strategies with business goals, ensuring effective delivery of HR initiatives. Arul is well-versed in business operations and regulatory compliance, particularly within the Malaysian context.
His expertise spans key HR functions, including business partnering, recruitment, training and development, employee relations (IR/ER), talent management, performance management, and compensation & benefits management.
Arul has successfully built HR teams from the ground up, led labour and social compliance frameworks, and developed systematic approaches to ensure social compliance. Renowned for his practical approach to managing HR and industrial relations challenges, he delivers logical, effective, and actionable solutions tailored to modern business needs. His leadership has introduced tactical strategies to foster high-performing HR teams.
As the co-founder of Malaysia HR Forum, a rapidly growing HR platform with over 48,700 members, Arul contributes significantly to the professional development of HR practitioners and business leaders. He also advises CEOs on HR strategies and organisational transformation, sharing his insights through speaking engagements and consultations.