Work out your dismissal deadline
See how long you have to act after being dismissed in Malaysia.
How the 60-day window works
If you believe you were dismissed without a fair reason, the law lets you ask to be reinstated by lodging a written representation with the Director General of Industrial Relations. You have 60 days from your dismissal to do it.1
The count runs in calendar days, not working days, so weekends and holidays are included. That is why the window closes sooner than people expect.
How to use the calculator
Enter the date your employment ended. The tool adds the 60 days and shows you the exact deadline, plus how many days are left from today.
Treat the result as a guide to plan around, not a legal ruling. If your dates are complicated, confirm them with a lawyer before you rely on them.
Which date counts as your dismissal
Use the date your employment actually ended, which is usually your last working day or the date the dismissal took effect in your letter.
If you were forced out and resigned, the clock usually runs from your last day, not from when the trouble started. If your dates are unusual, treat the earliest sensible date as the start and confirm it with a lawyer.
Common mistakes with the deadline
The most common mistake is counting on getting to the last day. Evidence goes missing, replies get delayed, and the window closes faster than people expect.
Another is assuming a settlement talk with your employer pauses the clock. It does not. Keep preparing your claim in parallel, so a stalled negotiation does not cost you the deadline.
A third is thinking a signed letter or a final payment ends your rights. Signing that you received a document is not the same as agreeing the dismissal was fair.
What to do with your result
If you have plenty of time, use it to gather your letter, contract and any messages, and to read how to lodge a Section 20 representation.
If the window is tight, make speaking to a lawyer your next move. You can also read what unfair dismissal means so the conversation is quicker.
Common questions
Which date do I enter, my last working day or the letter date?
Use the date your employment actually ended. That is usually your last working day or the date the dismissal took effect. If the two differ and you are unsure, enter the earlier one and confirm with a lawyer, because the deadline is strict.
What if the 60 days has already passed?
Do not assume the door is closed. Limited exceptions and related routes can exist, and only a lawyer looking at your facts can tell you. It is still worth asking, quickly, rather than giving up.
Is the deadline really that strict?
Yes. The 60-day window to lodge a Section 20 representation is a firm limit, so it is safest to treat it as a hard deadline and act well before it, not on the last day.
Keep reading
The calculator gives you the date; a short message gives you the plan. Tell us your dismissal date and we will help you use the time you have left well.