PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Every employee is entitled to 10 out of any of the following gazetted public holidays and any day declared as a public holiday by the Federal or State Government under section 8 of the Holidays Act 1951 in any one calendar year:- Federal Public Holiday Hari Raya Puasa Chinese New Year Workers’ Day [...]
Frequently asked question on Probationary Period Q : Can there be a probationary period in a fixed term contract? A : Yes, an employer may impose a probationary period in a fixed term contract. Q : Can my company terminate my services on 24 hours notice? I am still on probation. A : No, your [...]
Under What Circumstances Can A Contract Of Service Be Terminated By Either The Employer Or Employee ? Where a contract of service is considered broken, an employer can dismiss an employee. A contract of service is considered to have been broken when an employee has been absent from work for more than 2 consecutive working [...]
During interview none of the recruiter can assure that the candidate 100% met their requirement and most important things to perform in the job. This is where probation period important for the employer to assess his/her suitability of the job he/she is assigned to do. Qualification and skill alone may not make one a good [...]
The Labour Ordinance, Sabah and the Labour Ordinance, Sarawak regulates the administration of Labour Laws in their respective states. The provisions of the Labour Ordinance, Sabah and the Labour Ordinance, Sarawak are similar to the provisions of the Employment Act 1955. Incoming search terms:sabah labour ordinance (24)sabah labor ordinance (20)sabah labour law (14)sabah labour ordinance [...]
The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) provides two social security schemes to protect the welfare of employees and their dependents under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969. The two social security schemes namely are: Employment Injury Insurance Scheme Invalidity Pension Scheme The Employment Injury Insurance Scheme provides employees with coverage by way of cash benefits and [...]
The Act provides for the payment of compensation for injuries sustained in accidents during employment and imposes an obligation on the employers to insure workers. The Foreign Workers’ Compensation Scheme (Insurance) Order 2005 issued under this Act requires every employer employing foreign workers to insure with the panel of insurance companies appointed under this order [...]
The Employees Provident Fund Act 1991 stipulates a compulsory contribution for employees. Under the Act, all employers and employees (except foreign workers and those who are listed under the First Schedule) must contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). With effect from 1 February 2008 the rate of contributions shall be as follows:- Employees who [...]
The main legislation, the Employment Act 1955 applies to all employees in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan whose monthly wages do not exceed RM1,500 and all manual labourers irrespective of their wages. Employers may draw up the contract of service but it should not contravene the minimum benefits stipulated under the law. [...]
The word “harass” includes quite a broad spectrum of action; distress, badger, trouble, vex, plunge, torment, irritate, heckle, beset, worry, afflict, depress, sadden, annoy and disturb. In a workplace, sexual harassment becomes a form of sexual discrimination, which is contrary to the principles of equal rights for men and women. On late, there has been [...]
11. Provision as to termination of contracts. (1) A contract of service for a specified period of time or for the performance of a specified piece of work shall, unless otherwise terminated in accordance with this Part, terminate when the period of time for which such contract was made has expired or when the piece [...]
Staff Confirmation Template Letter
We share some template of Staff Confirmation Template Letter for your reference. This template can be used for any occasion. Template 1 This letter is to confirm that Mr Chong has been employed by Syarikat ABC Sdn Bhd on a full time basis from 2 November 2010 until 31 October 2010 as Assistant Manager, Operations [...]
Frequently Asked Question on constructive dismissal
I have compiled various Frequently Asked Question on constructive dismissal from the net and personal experience for guide. FAQ 1 What is constructive dismissal ? Question What is constructive dismissal? Under what situations can I claim constructive dismissal? Answer Constructive dismissal refers to situations where you feel your employer has behaved in such a way [...]
Frequently Asked Question on Resignation
I have compiled various Frequently Asked Question on Resignation from the net. FAQ 1 Unutilised Leave Balance Question Let’s say, I would like to tender my resignation on 21 Aug with 30 days notice. Counting until 30 days, last day will be 19 Sept. I have 4.5 days of annual leave balance. In between 21 [...]
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