Mastering Employment Act 1955: Amendment 2022 Updates
This one-day course offers a comprehensive understanding of the Employment Act 1955's provisions and recent amendments, equipping participants with the knowledge to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in the workplace.
Programme Overview
The Employment Act 1955 Amendment 2022 marks a significant shift in Malaysian labour law, introducing progressive measures to enhance employee welfare and workplace equality. This one-day course offers a comprehensive understanding of the Act's provisions and recent amendments, equipping participants with the knowledge to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Key topics include employment contracts, wages, leave entitlements, maternity protection, termination benefits, and sexual harassment regulations. Designed for HR professionals, managers, and business leaders, the programme combines theory with practical applications to help you implement policies that align with legal standards.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the Employment Act 1955 and its 2022 amendments
Apply updated legal provisions in HR practices
Manage employment contracts, wages, and leave entitlements effectively
Implement policies for maternity protection and anti-harassment compliance
Navigate termination and compensation procedures lawfully
Who Should Attend?
HR professionals and executives
Managers and senior managers
Business owners and decision-makers
Compliance officers
Anyone responsible for employee relations and legal compliance
Duration
1 day (7 hours)
Course Outline
1 Day Programme (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Module 1: Introduction to Employment Act (EA) - Definition
- Who is an Employee?
- Contract of Service
- Rights of Employee
- Definition of Wages
- Ordinary Rate of Pay, etc.
Module 2: Employment Contracts
- Contracts of service
- Contract for service
- Terms and condition
- Rights to join union.
Module 3: Wages & OT Work Rates
- Normal working hours.
- Overtime
- Payment for Rest Days & Public Holidays.
- Payment for Unpaid Leave
- Sick Leave & Annual Leave
Module 4: Pregnancy and Maternity and Domestic Servants
- Maternity protection
- The entitlement of Maternity Leaves and Maternity Allowance
- Restriction on termination of female employee
Module 5: Terminations and Sexual Harassment
- Termination, Lay-off and Retirement Benefits
- Who entitled to the termination benefits?
- Discrimination in employment.
- Sexual Harassment - Part XVA
- What are the responsibilities of an employer to investigate?
- What are the responsibilities of The Director General of Labour to investigate a complaint?
- Notice on Sexual Harassment
Module 6: Compensation
- Payment for Termination and Resignation
Your Trainer
Yugaswari d/o Shanmugam
- HRD Corp Certified Trainer & HRD Corp Accredited
- Senior Lecturer & Independent Legal Consultant
- LL.M. in Advanced Legal Practice (Distinction)
- Expertise in Employment Law, PDPA, Corporate Liability, Contract Management
- 13+ years in academia, training, and corporate legal advisory
- Specialises in simplifying complex legal concepts
- Experienced in conducting diverse training programs
Ms. Yugaswari D/O Shanmugam is an HRDF Certified Trainer and HRD Corp Accredited Independent Legal Consultant with a robust background in law, academia, and corporate advisory. As a Senior Lecturer, she has dedicated over 13 years to educating and empowering professionals through engaging legal lectures and professional development programs.
Driven by a passion for teaching, Ms. Yugaswari excels in simplifying complex legal concepts for diverse audiences, making intricate topics accessible and practical. Her extensive experience includes drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, advising on company constitutions, and ensuring comprehensive legal compliance within corporate structures.
She has successfully conducted numerous team-building sessions, in-house trainings, and public training programs across various industries. Her expertise spans critical areas such as Employment Act, Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), Corporate Liability, and Contract Management, consistently delivering valuable insights and practical solutions to a wide range of clients.
Pricing
Sign up by 7 June 2026
Sign up by 7 June 2026
Course fee includes 8% SST, e-handouts & e-certificate.
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