Employment Act 1955 and Related Laws

Course Objectives

• Be able to list down the rights of the company to manage the company and the workforce
• Be fully informed of the minimum provisions of the law for employees under the SLO and understand some differences between East and West Malaysia
• Be able to avoid common mistakes committed with regard to managing absenteeism, leave control and sick leave abuse
• Know what to do for and with employees not under the SLO
• Be able to know how to be prepared to face a conciliation session at the IR office

Target Audience

HR and Non-HR Practitioners, Administrative Executives and Managers who find the course beneficial for understanding the overview of total HR management, functions and systems fundamentals. Level Executive and above

Methodology

Lecture, case discussions and practical exercises for groups, with video where applicable

Course Modules

MODULE 1 – GENERAL INTRODUCTION & ESSENTIAL DEFINITIONS
MODULE 2 – THE CONTRACT OF SERVICE
MODULE 3 – STATUTORY CONTROLS AND BENEFITS
MODULE 4 – ADVANCES ON AND PAYMENT OF WAGES
MODULE 5 – PROTECTION FOR WOMEN
MODULE 6 – MATTERS UNDER EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS
MODULE 7 – SPECIAL CLASSES OF WORKERS
MODULE 8 – HANDLING RETIREMENT
MODULE 9 – INSPECTIONS AND COMPLAINTS AT THE LABOUR OFFICE, INFORMATION ACT