Employment Act 1955 Amendment 2022

This programme is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the recent amendments to the Employment Act 1955. The course will delve into key areas of employment law, providing practical insights and tools to navigate the changes effectively.

 

Programme Objectives

This training aims to:

  • Provide an in-depth understanding of the amendments to the Employment Act 1955 in 2022.
  • Equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and comply with the amended regulations.
  • Foster a proactive approach to employment law compliance within organisations.

Training Outcome

After completing the training, you should be able to:

  • Interpret and apply the amendments to employment contracts effectively.
  • Calculate working hours, days, and overtime in accordance with the updated regulations.
  • Administer leave entitlements in compliance with the amended provisions.
  • Implement wage administration practices in line with minimum wage requirements.
  • Navigate the regulations concerning foreign employees and address issues related to forced labour.
  • Identify and prevent discrimination in employment.
  • Address and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
  • Implement flexible working arrangements in compliance with the amended law.

Program Outline

Day 1: Understanding the Amendments

 

Session 1: Overview of Amendments
  • Introduction to the Employment Act 1955 – Amendment 2022
  • Key changes and their implications
  • Importance of compliance for organisations

 

Session 2: Amendments to Employment Contracts
  • Fixed-term contracts
  • Contract of Service
  • Contract for Service

 

Session 3: Working Hours/Days and Overtime Calculation
  • Revised regulations on working hours and days
  • Calculating overtime in compliance with the amendments
  • Practical exercises: Overtime calculation scenarios

 

Session 4: Leave Entitlements
  • Changes in leave entitlements and requirements
  • Maternity Leave and Paternity Leave
  • Sick Leave and Annual Leave

 

Day 2: Ensuring Compliance and Addressing Workplace Issues

 

Session 5: Minimum Wage and Wage Administration
  • Overview of minimum wage requirements
  • Wage administration practices under the amended law
  • Addressing challenges in wage administration

 

Session 6: Foreign Employees and Forced Labour
  • Compliance with regulations governing foreign employees
  • Recognising and addressing issues related to forced labour
  • Case studies: Managing situations involving foreign employees

 

Session 7: Sexual Harassment and Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Requirements for addressing sexual harassment under the amended law
  • Implementing flexible working arrangements in compliance with regulations
  • Role-play: Handling sexual harassment complaints and flexible working requests

 

Session 8: Authority of Labour Department Inspection
  • Manner of inspection
  • Responsibility of employer and employee
  • Special powers of DG/Director

 

This course includes:

2 Days / 16 Hours
Beginner
8 Modules

InPsyFul Learning & Solutions Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as Talent Intelligence Sdn. Bhd.)
200801030549 (831880-U)

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Phone:
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