The Labour Ordinances (Sabah & Sarawak) V Employment Act Amendments
The Labour Ordinances in Sabah & Sarawak are the principal labour laws in East Malaysia, having been amended in 2005 to be in line with the provisions of the Employment Act which is applicable in Peninsular Malaysia.
In view of the Amendments to the Employment Act 1955 effective 1 January 2023, it is highly probable that these amendments will eventually make its way to the Labour Ordinances of Sarawak and Sabah.
This half day program is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the key amendments to the Employment Act 1955 against the Labour Ordinances of Sarawak and Sabah. This is to ensure competency in compliance to the requirements of the possible future amended Ordinances, understanding their rights, fulfilling their obligations, avoiding costly consequences and generally helping them do a better job.
Course Outline
The Amendments to the Employment Act 1955
- What does it provide?
- Whom does it cover?
- 1st Schedule
- Presumption as to who the employee is / the employer is
Other Key Amendments to the Employment Act 1955
- Hours of Work per week
- Separation of Sick Leave and Hospitalisation
- Maternity Leave
- Paternity Leave
- Flexible Working Arrangement
- Shift Allowance
- DG’s Approval for wages to be paid in Legal Tender
- DG’s Approval Prior to Employment of Foreign Employees
- Prohibition of discrimination in Employment
- Prohibition of Forced Labour
- Written Contracts between Labour Contractors and the Principal
- Apprenticeship Period – 6mths – 24 months
Key Older Amendments & Incorporating New Amendments
- Advances
- Termination of Women during Maternity / Confinement
- Sexual Harassment
- Notice on Sexual Harassment Awareness
The half day highlights the provisions of the IRAA 2020 which have since been operational w.e.f. 1st Jan 2021, and the provisions of the said IR amendments on union recognition claims, sole bargaining rights and CA deadlock or disputes that were held in abeyance pending the coming into force of the TUAA 2023. Implications to both employers and trade unions are highlighted and discussed with participants attending the forum, to prepare them for the above changes once the TUAA 2023 and relevant provisions of the IRAA 2020 come into force.
Programme Details
Date: 25 September 2024, Wednesday
Time: 9.00am–1.00pm (breakfast starts at 8.30am)
Admission Price: RM45.00* (material, certification & meal)
Speaker : Mr. Peter Kanagaraj
*This a Non-HRD Corp Claimable programme.
Venue
Malaysia HR Forum Academy
Level 12, Menara PKNS, Jalan Yong Shook Lin,
46050, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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About The Trainer
Peter is an Electrical / Electronics Engineer by training. He obtained a degree in E&E Engineering after a course of study at the University of Hertfordshire and Warnborough University, UK. He obtained an MBA, in Designing & Implementing Skills Management Programs from Warnborough University in 2006.
Between 2002 to 2006 Peter served as an engineer with Samsung Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd in their research division, including a one-year training in the R&D of microwave ovens in South Korea. He possesses a 6 SIGMA Green Belt Certification and has attended several programs on HR management and labour legislation.
Since 2007 Peter has been an HR Consultant / Director with Callidus Management Consultancy Sdn Bhd and a trainer with Callidus Training Strategy Sdn Bhd. He is actively involved in the area of consultancy and has provided services to several leading multi-national and local companies like British American Tobacco Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Mondelez Malaysia Sales Sdn Bhd, Resonac Materials Malaysia Sdn Bhd and other companies. He has prepared Company HR Policies & Procedures Manuals and Employee Handbooks for clients and provides consultancy services to many clients relating to the Employment Act, EPF & SOCSO, trade union matters, handling discipline and grievances and conducting domestic inquiries. He has acted as an investigator and prosecutor for many companies in handling misconduct. He has also represented clients at the Labour Court and has assisted companies in preparing documentation for Industrial Court and High Court cases. He has also assisted companies in handling grievances raised by employees with a view to finding an amicable solution of such grievances.
Peter has been very involved in training with several Training Providers in Peninsular and East Malaysia. He has also been a course leader for various programs relating to labour legislation, handling difficult employees, investigation and prosecution of misconduct in domestic inquiries, etc. He is an accomplished speaker and his programs have always produced highly positive response.