Labour Law Blog

Dec 27, 2017

Govt: Employers must allow staff 90 days maternity leave

KUALA LUMPUR: Employers can be investigated and prosecuted if they dismiss female staff who take 90 days maternity leave. Human Resour...

Dec 21, 2017

EPF Contribution

Workers contribution to EPF reverts to 11% from January

Labour Law Blog 3:47 PM 0

The employees' statutory contribution to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will revert to the original 11% for members below age 60, a...

Dec 14, 2017

Outfit Colour

What does your outfit’s colour say about you? Your colour guide for job interviews

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From Jobstreet.com.my We spend so much time and energy scouring job ads, researching potential employers and perfecting our application...

Dec 8, 2017

Fake MC

Employers can act against employees who buys fake MCs: Subramaniam

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Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam today reiterated that employers can take action against employees who buy fake medical certifi...

Dec 5, 2017

Protect Domestic Worker

Labour rights groups stunned by Malaysia-Cambodia agreement to protect domestic maids

Labour Law Blog 9:30 AM 0

Labour rights groups stunned by Malaysia-Cambodia agreement to protect domestic maids KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Cambodia have signed a...

Dec 4, 2017

Retrenchments

Malaysian Employers Are Not Allowed To Simply Terminate Workers In Times Of Crisis

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Deputy Human Resources (HR) Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Abdul Muttalib. Pic: theSundaily Employers who arbitrarily terminate the employm...

Nov 30, 2017

Overworked

[Exclusive] Overworked souls risk going mental and dying early

Labour Law Blog 8:57 AM 0

By JULIA FIONA KUALA LUMPUR: Those who constantly work more than eight hours a day are at risk of developing mental health issues. ...

Nov 29, 2017

Job Offer

What to do when you’re getting job interviews but no job offers

Labour Law Blog 1:53 PM 0

It’s always a great feeling to receive invites to job interviews, especially when it comes from companies you’ve wanted to join for a long ...

Nov 17, 2017

Part time study

7 essential tips for juggling part-time study and a full-time job (Infographic)

Labour Law Blog 2:49 PM 0

Taking on part-time study while working full-time is a pretty big commitment. It will require self-discipline, motivation and unwavering fo...

Nov 16, 2017

Paid Leave

Should Non-Smokers Get Extra Paid Leave For Not Taking Smoke Breaks At Work?

Labour Law Blog 10:20 AM 0

Would getting extra paid leave be enticing enough for you to quit taking smoke breaks at work? Apparently it is for some employees at ...

Nov 14, 2017

Employment Insurance Scheme

Employment Insurance System to be implemented next year, says minister

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — Beginning next year, the Employment Insurance System (EIS) will be implemented, says Human Resources Minister Dat...

Nov 6, 2017

Minimum Wages

Minimum wage review every two years

Labour Law Blog 3:44 PM 0

By ARFA YUNUS, LAILI ISMAIL AND BEATRICE NITA JAY KUALA LUMPUR: The minimum wage order will be reviewed at least once every two years. D...

Nov 3, 2017

Unpaid

Unpaid employees have rights too

Labour Law Blog 3:28 PM 0

It is both demotivating and depressing when wages are not paid on time. When caught in such a situation, does one dig their heels in or ...

Amendments to state labour law inevitable when implementing 90-day maternity leave – Lo

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KUCHING: The application of the 90-day maternity leave for civil servants or private sector employees is easier said than done. Malaysi...

Oct 20, 2017

Minimum Wages

New minimum wage to be announced next year

Labour Law Blog 11:23 AM 0

Riot said the National Wages Consultative Council (MGPN) had started making plans to review the Minimum Wages Order 2016 to allow the g...

Is sales career right for me? The emerging trends, the pros and cons

Labour Law Blog 9:59 AM 0

While a sales career can be immensely rewarding, it can also be quite daunting to master the necessary skills and attributes for those new ...

Oct 9, 2017

Job Application Mistakes

3 ridiculous mistakes you shouldn’t be making in your job application

Labour Law Blog 5:04 PM 0

by Marcus van Geyzel The second half of year is always peak period for job applications at law firms. At various times during this per...

Part time study

Are you ready for part-time study with your full-time job?

Labour Law Blog 11:55 AM 0

Are you ready for part-time study with your full-time job? Answer our questions to find out. Committing to a part-time course on top of...

Oct 3, 2017

EPF

Ex-staff of famous food chain cry foul over employer’s EPF fraud

Labour Law Blog 4:42 PM 0

Fifteen former employees of a fine dining food chain lodged a report to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) over alleged fraud by their ex-e...

Sep 29, 2017

Dismissal Cases

336 unfair dismissal cases in first three months, says ministry

Labour Law Blog 4:45 PM 0

File pictures shows workers cleaning windows at a commercial building in Kuala Lumpur. — AFP pic KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — Three hundred...

Sep 28, 2017

Leave Entitlement

Annual Leave Days And Other Legal Rights You Have As An Employee In Malaysia

Labour Law Blog 4:55 PM 0

Image via Rev Asia Berhad As we venture into the working world and get absorbed into the intricacies and commitments that our jobs requ...

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