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CHAPTER 10: EMPLOYMENT LAW - Coggle Diagram
CHAPTER 10: EMPLOYMENT LAW
Introduction To Industrial Relations (IRA) & Employment Act (EA).
Provide the legislative framework for the system of IR.
Outline the rights and obligations of the parties at work place.
The rights and obligations of employers and employees.
The employment laws lay down provisions which affect all employees.
The laws clarify the rights of trade unions.
Employment Legislation (Laws providing for basic benefits)
Wages Councils Act, 1947.
Sabah Labor Ordinance
Sarawak Labour Ordinance.
Children and Young Persons Act, 1966.
Workers Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act, 1990.
Weekly Holidays Act, 1950.
Pensions Act, 1980.
Laws Establishing the Industrial Relations Framework:
i. Trade Unions Act, 1959.
ii. Social security laws.
iii. Safety Laws.
iv. Law restricting employers from hiring non-citizens
v. Law relating to training of employees
Roles of Government in Industrial Relations
a. Ministry of Human Resources
b. Department of Labor, peninsular Malaysia
c. Department of Industrial Relations
d. Department of Trade Union
e. Department of Occupational Safety & Health
f. Employees Social Security Organization (SOCSO)
g. Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
h. Human Resource Development Corporation
i. Industrial Court
Individual Employment Contracts
-An agreement by individual to work for another in return for remuneration.
Made orally or written.
Employment Act requires
More than one month contract of service to be in writing.
A clause of the manner to terminate service.
It is illegal for employer to restrict employees involve in trade union.
Coverage of The Employment Act.
Covers all employees with no age relevant.
Works in Peninsular Malaysia
Works in private sector.
Covers employee who earns not more than RM 1,500 per month.
Covers all part-timer, temporary and legally employed immigrant.
Basic Rights of Employee
Wages
Probation
Working hours
Overtime
Absence without permission
Rest day
Public Holidays
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Payment of Medical Bills
Notice of Termination
Termination
Retrenchment
Termination Benefits