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Court orders Tasek Corporation to pay cancer-stricken manager RM301,750
Tasek Corporation Bhd has lost its appeal against a constructive dismissal ruling, with the court ordering the company to compensate former manager Teh Chang Khoon following his illness-related termination.
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The appellate court has upheld the finding that Teh Chang Khoon was constructively dismissed by Tasek Corporation Bhd, ruling in favour of the cancer-stricken former manager in a significant employment law decision. The company has been ordered to pay compensation totalling RM301,750 to Teh, whose employment was effectively terminated following his diagnosis.
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer creates working conditions so intolerable that an employee is forced to resign. The court's decision affirms that Teh's circumstances met the legal threshold for such a claim, despite the company's arguments otherwise.
The ruling represents a notable outcome in Malaysian employment law, particularly regarding the protections afforded to workers facing serious health challenges. The decision underscores judicial expectations that employers maintain reasonable conditions for employees dealing with significant medical conditions.
Tasek Corporation's unsuccessful appeal concludes a protracted legal dispute over Teh's employment status and compensation. The court's determination of liability means the company must now fulfil the compensation order as stipulated.