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Introduction The Employment Act 1955 is a critical piece of labour legislation providing a comprehensive legal framework governing matters from payment of wages to maternity protection, employment of foreign employees and an employer's duty to notify Labour Office when starting a business and more. This Act is primarily focused on employees who are earning less than RM1,500. It is to ensure that no contract of service between the employer and employee is less favourable than the provision under the Act. This programme is meant to provide participants with a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the Employment Act and the various sections that are crucial to employees during the course of their employment with an organisation. Objectives After the two-day workshop, participants will be able to: - understand the Employment Act within the context of the latest amendments - ensure competency in compliance to the requirements of the law and contract - understand their rights - fulfil their obligations - avoid costly consequences Outline Scope and Objectives of the Act - What does it provide for - Who is covered under the Act: Employee - foreign - part-time employee Contract of Employment - Regular and temporary - Restrictions on contract Absenteeism, Misconduct, Breach of Contract, Domestic Inquiry Termination of Employment With or Without Notice Wages - When to pay wages, how and where - Loans to employees and deductions from wages - Liability to principals and contractors Protection of Women - Night work for women - Maternity benefits - who is entitled and how much - Sickness following maternity leave Rest Days - Rest days for: normal and shift work - Normal and overtime work on rest days - Rest days during sick leave and public holidays Hours of Work - Definition - Determining normal hours - Shift work (how to schedule) - Overtime work (requirements and limits) Public Holidays - Compulsory, non-compulsory holidays and additional holidays - Requirement to work, substitution during rest days, sick leave or annual leave - Absence before or after public holidays Annual Leave - Eligibility and method of granting leave - Employer's rights Sick Leave - Eligibility (with or without hospitalisation) - Medical examination (company or non-company doctor) - Hospitalisation - Effects on public holidays, annual leave and sick leave - Notice of sick leave Ordinary Rate of Pay - Definition and calculation - How to calculate rates of payment * Overtime works, work on rest days, and work on public holidays * For annual leave not taken/sick leave * Indemnity in lieu of notice and termination benefits * Unpaid leave Rights of Employee Earning Between RM1,500 and RM5,000 a Month Foreign Workers - Notice to DG of Labour - Discrimination Termination of Employment - What is termination/lay off * Dismissal * Voluntary resignation * Retirement * Change of ownership of business Registers and Records - What is a register of employees - How and where to keep - Pay slips Power of Labour Officers - To issue summons, investigate complaints, carry out inspections & prosecute employers - The Labour Court - how to present cases Methodology Participants are guided through practical steps of the topic with a combination of lectures, case studies, and group discussions. For Whom HR practitioners, line managers, executives and supervisors who have to operate the Employment Act in the workplace. Course Date 5 & 6 Jan 2012 Time 9am to 5pm Venue Hotel Equatorial, KL Early Bird Closing 22/12/2011 Fee Per Participant RM 1,200 (Early Bird) RM 1,320 (Normal) Group Discount: Register 3 or more for the same course/run to enjoy 5% group discount. Fee is inclusive of training materials, lunches and tea breaks.
Registration Website: http://www.eontraining.my Submitted by Effctive Outsource Networks, Effective Outsource Networks on Thursday, 5 January 2012 at 9:00 AM Category: Business |
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