Introduction

This programme provides the opportunities for participants to ensure that their employers comply to the self regulatory provisions on permits, enabling them to avoid running afoul of the law which may lead to unnecessary consequences of prosecution by the authorities and civil claims from employees.

This one day seminar is designed to help HR practitioners understand the provisions of the Employment Act 1955 and appreciate the sound implementation of company labor policies, regulations and procedures, not only in full compliance to the Employment Act 1955, but adherence to fair labor practice and good industrial relations at the work place for enhancement of performance and productivity.

The Act is a major piece of legislation that governs the employment of wage earners. It contains provisions regarding the rights, obligations and responsibilities of employers and employees and sets minimum standards regarding benefits and terms and conditions of employment in the private sector in the country. This piece of legislation was revised and amended many times since its inception, the last being in 2012.

Discussion will cover key areas such as entitlement to benefits such as rest day, public holiday, annual leave, sick leave, hospitalization and maternity benefits; definition of wages, its usage and financial impact, hours of work, shift work, payment of overtime; requirements of employment contracts; and a hands-on approach in implementation of company labor policy, solving intricacies, managing discipline, operations of the labor court and processing of permits under the Act. Participants will be updated on the best practices and the latest amendments in 2012, the highlights of which are: extension of scope of coverage for employees, system of payment of wages, giving advances and deductions from wages, contractor for labor, maternity entitlement for all women workers and protection from sexual harassment for all workers.

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