A Malaysian woman, known as @alwanijohan on her social media account, recently faced distress after being abruptly dismissed by her employer for engaging in part-time work during her annual leave.

Expressing her disappointment on X, she shared her frustration about her boss's decision. She revealed that she had applied for annual leave while concurrently operating her part-time business during her vacation period. Unfortunately, a social media story she posted was screen-recorded by someone at her workplace and brought to the boss's attention, leading to her immediate termination.

She questioned the assumption that employees should not be entitled to take leave or pursue other activities during their time off, stating, "Isn't it the employees right to decide whether they want to take leave, rest, or pursue part-time work?"

Highlighting the suddenness of her termination without prior warning, she expressed her dismay, noting, "What's more, they immediately terminated me without any notice."

Seeking guidance from her followers on social media, @alwanijohan sought advice on handling the situation. Despite having signed a contract with the company, she felt unsure about the way forward.

Her post garnered significant attention from X users, reaching 2 million views. Responses varied, offering conflicting suggestions on possible actions to address her predicament. Some advised seeking help from PERKESO and exploring unfair dismissal cases, while others recommended legal action, citing the company's obligation to provide notice before termination.

However, an online user cautioned @alwanijohan about potentially infringing clauses within her employment contract that might restrict working elsewhere without prior consent. 

What would you suggest @alwanijohan she should do? Comment below. 

Source: X