This Handbook provides an overview of federal laws addressing employer-employee rights and obligations. Information discussed includes wages & hours, discrimination, termination of employment, pension plans and retirement benefits, workplace safety, workers' compensation, unions, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and much more in 25 pages of materials.
Employment Law In Malaysia In Fairfax
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As per the Act, an employee's normal working time should not exceed more than 45 hours per week. It also sets the daily work hour limit to 12 hours on any given day, including overtime hours. All work hours should be accurately recorded to ensure accurate compensation.
Paying taxes and contributions As an employer, it's your responsibility to deduct and manage these contributions for the well-being of your workforce. These deductions typically include monthly income tax, and contributions like Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), Employee Insurance System (EIS), and EPF.
Similar to any employees in Malaysia, foreign employees receive all the protections in the Employment Act 1955.
(1) (a) No person not being a citizen referred to in the Schedule shall be employed in any business in Malaysia or accept employment in any business in Malaysia unless there has been issued in respect of such person a valid employment permit.
Since 1 October 2024, the salary ceiling for both EIS and SOCSO contributions has increased from RM5,000 to RM6,000 for both local and foreign employees, and contribution values will increase ingly. The good news is that you have until 31 March 2025 to comply with these changes without penalty.
The standard working hours in Malaysia were previously 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week. However, with the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022, the weekly limit for regular working hours has been reduced to 45 hours. Various rules apply to working hours, rest breaks, and overtime, depending on specific circumstances.
Similar to any employees in Malaysia, foreign employees receive all the protections in the Employment Act 1955.