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Forced Resignation: Can Employers Say “Resign or Be Terminated?”
Posted on January 17, 2026 by E2 Consultants
In this episode of #BebelHR, AuntyHR sits down with Dzulfadhli Lamin, a seasoned IR & HR Consultant with over 10 years of experience, to talk about one of the most uncomfortable yet common workplace realities - office affairs.
We explore office romance from a Malaysian employment law and industrial relations perspective, including:
• Are office affairs considered misconduct?
• When does an office affair cross the line into a disciplinary issue?
• Why falling in love isn’t wrong, but workplace behaviour matters
• What HR can (and cannot) do to manage office relationships
• Can HR take action if a spouse calls in to complain about an affair?
• Why declaring workplace relationships is important
• What to do if you’re a bystander who feels uncomfortable
• How office affairs can escalate into sexual harassment cases
• How sexual harassment is investigated and proven
• A brief discussion on the criminalisation of workplace bullying
This episode is essential viewing for HR professionals, people managers, business owners, and employees navigating sensitive workplace dynamics.
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If you’d like to engage E2 Workforce Consulting for Sexual Harassment Awareness, Workplace Investigations, or Anti-Bullying Training, you may reach out via email at: 📩 consultants@e2consulting.com.my
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