LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF HABITUAL TARDINESS AND ABSENTEEISM

This digital HR podcast examines a Malaysian Industrial Court case that reinforces the right of companies to terminate staff for persistent attendance issues. The court verified the dismissal of an employee who repeatedly violated flexible working policies by arriving late, leaving early, and failing to report for duty without authorization. Because these actions compromised workplace discipline and operational flow, the judiciary ruled that the employer was justified in taking punitive action. The source emphasizes that even in modern flexible work environments, organizations must maintain clear expectations and document infractions to address the misuse of freedom. Ultimately, the text serves as a guide for businesses to establish strong disciplinary frameworks to handle habitual misconduct effectively.