Disciplinary Actions in Human Resource Management

What is the primary factor in determining the compensation paid to an employee for dismissal without just cause or excuse?

The employer's financial situation
The employee's length of service (correct)
The employee's performance record
The industry's standard compensation rates

Under what circumstances can an employee file a claim under the Industrial Relations Act?

If their contract is not renewed after the fixed-term has expired (correct)
If they are forced to retire before the minimum retirement age
If their contract is terminated without notice
If they are dismissed with just cause or excuse

What is the minimum retirement age set by the Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012?

70 years
60 years (correct)
65 years
55 years

What is one way employers can assist employees to survive the retirement period?

By providing EPF (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason for an employee to voluntarily terminate their service?

Emigrating (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons that may cause redundancy?

Changes in technology (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Industrial Court's role in fixed-term contracts?

To ensure fixed-term contracts are for genuine business reasons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to avoid retrenchment, according to the text?

By freezing external recruitment and redeploying employees (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical formula used to calculate compensation for dismissal without just cause or excuse?

One month's wages for every year of service (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of redundancy, according to the text?

Negative consequences to employees and society (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is retrenchment, according to the text?

The act of laying off redundant employees (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of promotion by seniority?

Total length of service (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is not given weightage in promotion by seniority?

Employee's qualifications (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of promotion by merit?

Employee's qualifications (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a grievance procedure?

To formally hear and resolve employees' complaints (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal approach to settling grievances?

At the lowest level possible (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for managers to handle grievances effectively?

Special training on grievance handling (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of punishment in a disciplinary system?

To change the employee's behaviour and set an example for others (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following penalties may be imposed on an employee for misconduct?

Oral warning (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why may an employer transfer an employee to a different department?

To fill a vacancy for an experienced worker (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can an employer transfer an employee?

If there is a legitimate business reason (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is transfer in the context of employment?

A lateral move of an employee from one job to another (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right to transfer an employee?

The management (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step for an employee to challenge the termination of their contract of employment?

File request for reinstatement at the nearest Department of Industrial Relations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if no agreement is reached between the employer and employee during conciliation?

The Minister of Human Resources will decide whether to refer the dispute to the Industrial Court (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Industrial Court hearing?

To decide whether the employee was dismissed with or without just cause or excuse (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'just cause and excuse' mean in the context of termination of employment?

The employer has proper justification and reasons to terminate the employee (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one possible outcome if the Industrial Court decides that the employee was dismissed without just cause or excuse?

The Industrial Court orders the employer to reinstate the employee (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Director General of Industrial Relations in the dispute resolution process?

To inform the Minister of Human Resources about the dispute (A) Signup and view all the answers