Malaysia Employment Legislation can be subject to constant change. Our consultant who counsel clients on employment and labor law compliance are not only knowledgeable about the full range of state and federal laws and regulations, but they have actual experience litigating cases that interpret these laws, which results in advice that is both relevant and practical.
Counsel on Employment Law Compliance
EzHR's expert partners with clients to prevent or resolve employment disputes, whenever feasible, through employment-related compliance counseling and practice. EzHR practice includes both group sessions and individual coaching.
Every year, more and more laws are passed that affect employers and protect employees, creating an endless stream of requirements for employers, as well as employment-related claims and litigation.
In addition to broad preventive employment services, EzHR assist clients with identifying compliance vulnerabilities and developing strategies.
There are several major labor and legislation Laws, which include:
Employment Act 1955
Employment (Restriction) Act 1968
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
Factories and Machinery Act 1967
Industrial Relations Act 1967
Social Security Act
Employees’ Provident Fund Act 1991
Employment Insurance System Act 2017
Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012
Minimum Wages Order 2018 etc
These laws are applicable in all stages of an employee’s lifecycle, from pre-hiring processes through rightful termination. Discrimination can be brought even before a company brings someone in to interview, based on how job descriptions are crafted. It’s important to know not just the laws, but the many ways can be applied to avoid practices that expose an organization to unnecessary liability.
Building up your company ? You’ll benefit from our guides below providing employment law advice, helping you support employees, stay compliant, produce policies and procedures for your team.
Our Expert Team Can Support You with:
Any laws and regulations that relate to your chosen plan.
Drafting agreements.
Tax reporting and compliance.
Directors’ remuneration and other corporate governance issues.
Terms of Employment - Working hours , OT, Sick leave & sick pay, Part-time and fixed-term employees etc
Hiring : Preference and discrimination, Probationary period, Foreign workers (Visa), Contract workers, Employment pass, Residence pass - talent etc.
Advice on the staff benefits & compensation plan that’s right for you.
The steps needed to put your plan in place.
Termination Assistance - Grounds for termination, Severance pay , Dismissal Notice and Procedures, Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) , Mandatory Separation Scheme (MSS), Mandatory retirement age etc.
Data breaches/protection - Rules and obligations
Whistle-Blower Actions
Social Media
Sexual Harassment
Future rights of investors etc
MANAGING REDUNDANCY PROGRAMMES / INDIVIDUAL CASES
When you know that as an organisation, you may have to face losing staff, our experts can support you through the whole process, including:
Managing or supporting you through the decision making process, understanding the options and possible solutions available to the business.
Consulting with staff / unions in relation to any proposals for change which could lead to redundancy, understanding and exploring different options with you.
Helping you find alternatives to redundancy where possible.
Managing the communication strand of the programs, ensuring all those affected / involved are kept up to date with proposals, progress, and their own individual circumstances.
Ensuring that legal processes are followed, and that you do not breach legislation when confirming redundancy decisions.
Supporting those who remain with the organization through the change they will encounter during any redundancy program.
