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Include mental health leave in Employment Act revision – expert

Include mental health leave in Employment Act revision – expert

It should be similar to regular sick leave provision, Dinesh says.

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Ministry asks Sabah, Sarawak to amend Labour Ordinance

Ministry asks Sabah, Sarawak to amend Labour Ordinance

This is to be consistent with Employment Act amendments.

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Act 244 cannot override Employment Act provisions – Finas

Act 244 cannot override Employment Act provisions – Finas

Please read the legislation to avoid confusion, Nasir says.

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Complying with the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 in the Year 2023

Complying with the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 in the Year 2023

we have summarized some of the amendments related to time and attendance and employee leave management.

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Yeoh urges govt to cushion impact of impending new employment laws

Yeoh urges govt to cushion impact of impending new employment laws

MP points out many employers still recovering from Covid-19's economic impact.

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Labour law: Employers need time to resolve worker shortage - Saravanan

Labour law: Employers need time to resolve worker shortage - Saravanan

Minister says the request by employers is 'rational'.

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Group: Since when employers dictate labour law implementation?

Group: Since when employers dictate labour law implementation?

Coalition reminds MPs that workers form the bulk of their voters.

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MTUC slams govt flip-flop on Employment Act

MTUC slams govt flip-flop on Employment Act

Amendments, which were to be enforced on Sept 1, put off.

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New 45-hour work week, including mealtimes, pushed to Jan 1

New 45-hour work week, including mealtimes, pushed to Jan 1

The decision was made following appeal by employer groups, minister says.

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Employees can apply for flexible work arrangements - Awang Hashim

Employees can apply for flexible work arrangements - Awang Hashim

Amendment to Employment Act to allow them takes effect on Sept 1.

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Minister: Amendments to Employment Act to take effect on Sept 1

Minister: Amendments to Employment Act to take effect on Sept 1

Workers in Sabah, S'wak want labour ordinances to reflect same amendments.

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M'sian labour law continues to discriminate against domestic workers

M'sian labour law continues to discriminate against domestic workers

Discriminatory clauses in Employment Act First Schedule to remain, says DG

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LLRC echoes call to apply Employment Bill benefits to East M'sians

LLRC echoes call to apply Employment Bill benefits to East M'sians

'Uphold principle of constitutional equality in labour law reform.'

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S’wak MTUC regrets East M'sia workers left out of labour amendments

S’wak MTUC regrets East M'sia workers left out of labour amendments

Labour ordinances for S'wak, Sabah don't reflect Employment Act amendments.

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WAO: Amended Employment Act still allows workplace discrimination

WAO: Amended Employment Act still allows workplace discrimination

'It does not prohibit discrimination from occurring.'

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Maternity leave for all in limbo, pending ministerial order

Maternity leave for all in limbo, pending ministerial order

Bill removes maternity leave for mums earning over RM2k.

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98-day maternity, 7-day paternity leave approved

98-day maternity, 7-day paternity leave approved

PARLIAMENT | Amendments to Employment Act pass with majority voice vote.

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LETTER | Maternity leave provisions still applicable to all employees

LETTER | Maternity leave provisions still applicable to all employees

This is whether or not you earn over RM2,000.

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Groups: Remove domestic work from exemptions under Employment Act

Groups: Remove domestic work from exemptions under Employment Act

They say proposed amendments are inadequate to protect domestic workers.

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LETTER | Discrimination laws on employment should be preventive

LETTER | Discrimination laws on employment should be preventive

It seems that what constitutes discrimination is subjective.

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LETTER | Few amendments of Employment Act 1955 need to be reviewed

LETTER | Few amendments of Employment Act 1955 need to be reviewed

Human Resource Minister M Saravanan should seek feedback from the union movement.

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Govt mulls amending Employment Act to help gig economy workers

Govt mulls amending Employment Act to help gig economy workers

PARLIAMENT | This is to clarify the relationships between employees and employers.

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Friday holiday in FTs not a paid holiday according to Employment Act

Friday holiday in FTs not a paid holiday according to Employment Act

Govt, however, is urging employers to give a paid holiday anyway.

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LETTER | Make Malaysia a better country for women

LETTER | Make Malaysia a better country for women

Now is the time for big and bold action towards making Malaysia a better country for women.

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