Practical Application of the Employment Act 1955

HRD Corp Claimable Courses

Practical Application of the Employment Act 1955

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this programme, participants will be able to:-

· Understand the Employment Act within the context of all other laws affecting the management of labour

· Understand basics of a contract of service and its termination

· Have grasp of statutory minimum provisions on benefits and work arrangements

· Know what is permissible or not regarding the payout of wages

· Understand employer’s obligations in relation to JTK and its functions

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• Stable Internet Connection

• Webcam and Earphones

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Aims and Coverage of the Employment Act

· Those under the EA1955 and those who are not

· Requirements on Employment of Minors, Foreign Labour and

Domestic Servant and Internship

· Contract of Service, Forms and Requirements, Breaches of Contract and

Termination

· Notice Period, Mandatory vs Contract, Short Notice, Indemnity and its

Non-Payment

· Rights in Employment – Written & Unwritten Obligations of Employees

to Employer

· Contact and interactions with JTK – what to expect and what to do

Module 2: Discipline and Punishment under the Employment Act

· Misconduct

· Due Inquiry vs Domestic Inquiry

· Types of Suspension from Work

· Dismissal and Lesser Punishments Allowable

· Nature & Role of Warning within Disciplinary Actions

· Allowable Actions on Dismissed Employee

· Employee’s right to appeal against punishment & consequences

Module 3: Understanding Wages, Payments, Payout & Deductions

· Time of Payment

· Allowable Advances

· Allowable & Non Allowable Deductions

· Restrictions on Payment of Wages

· Wages of Contracted Labour

· Wages when a Company Winds Up

Module 4: Understanding the Law on Benefits and Terms of Employment

· Limits of Normal Hours and Days of Work

· Payment for Overtime Rates on Normal Days

· Rest Days and Overtime Rates

· Public Holiday and Overtime Rates

· Annual Leave and its Administration

· Sick Leave and its Administration

· The enhanced Maternity Protection and Paternity Leave

· Salary Matters – Advance, Payment and Deduction

· Employee complaints to JTK under Section 69

Module 5: Meeting International Labour Standards

· Sexual Harassment

· Flexible Working Arrangements

· Forced Labour and Non-Discrimination

WHEN & WHERE

15 & 16 Dec 2025 (Monday & Tuesday); 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Remote Online Learning - Zoom

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This program is designed for Managers, Assistant Managers, Executives, and Officers involved in managing people in the workplace

TRAINING INVESTMENT

RM 1,500 per participant for 2 days (inclusive of Service Tax, Online Course Materials, and E-Certificate of Attendance)

HRD Corp Claimable (SBL-Khas)

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