[01] COURSE INTRODUCTION
The Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2024 was passed in the Dewan Rakyat on December 12, 2024. This two-day training program provides a comprehensive overview of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance 1952 and its latest amendments. Participants will gain practical insights into employer and employee rights, compliance requirements, and key topics such as wages, employment contracts, misconduct handling, and termination procedures.
Tailored for HR professionals, employers, and legal advisors, the course covers specialized employment categories, provisions for female employees, and employment of non-residents. It also addresses recent updates, including the Sexual Harassment Act 2022 and anti-discrimination laws. Equip yourself with the tools to navigate Sarawak's evolving labour landscape confidently and ensure legal compliance.
[02] METHODOLOGY
Lecture, case studies, ICAs Analysis and discussion.
[03] COURSE OBJECTIVES
• Understanding the Sarawak Labour Ordinance 1952 within the context of the latest amendments
• Company compliance to the labour law – make sure there is proper handling of any cases including misconduct or termination etc.
• Responsibilities of employees to the company
• Penalties & compound according to the ordinance
• Latest updates of Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendments), 2024
[04] WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Human Resources Professionals
– HR managers, officers, & executives
• Business Owners and Employers
• Legal Advisors
• Operations & Compliance Managers
• Supervisors & Team Leaders
[05] COURSE OUTCOMES
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
• Understand Key Labour Laws: Gain comprehensive knowledge of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance 1952 and its amendments, including related laws such as the Minimum Wages Order and EPF Act
• Ensure Legal Compliance: Apply legal requirements to manage employment practices, including contracts, wages, and employee records
• Handle Employee Misconduct: Identify, address, and document misconduct effectively while adhering to legal disciplinary procedures
• Navigate Termination Processes: Execute termination, layoffs, and retirement procedures lawfully & professionally
• Promote Workplace Equity: Integrate anti-discrimination and sexual harassment laws into workplace policies
• Adapt to Recent Changes: Understand the impact of 2024 amendments and emerging labour law trends on current practices
• Manage Special Employment Categories: Address unique requirements for part-time employees, foreign workers, and female employees
• Develop Practical Skills: Gain hands-on insights through case studies and discussions to implement best practices in the workplace
[06] BONUS:
E-copy of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment)
Act 2024 provided
[07] DISCLAIMER
Information contained herein is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Although we endeavour to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date of it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No one should act upon such information without appropriate professional advice or a thorough examination of the particular situation.
[05] DATE, TIME & FEE
Date: 6-7 Feb 2025 (Thu-Fri)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: Pullman Hotel Kuching
FEE:
[ HRD Corp Claimable ]
- Early Bird Offer (before 20 Jan 2025) – RM 1,780
- Special Offer (before 2 Feb 2025) – RM 1,880
- Normal Fee – RM 1,980
>> Fee includes Meals, Course Notes & Certificate of Completion and 8% Service Tax
** OFFER **
- 10% Cashback for SST2u Learner Card+ (SLC+) members. T&Cs applied.
HRDCorp Claimable Course:
Trainer MyCoiD: 429594X
Course Scheme: HRDCorp Claimable Course
Course Type: Public
Course Code: 10001508984
[09] COURSE OUTLINE
DAY ONE
Module 1: Introduction to Sarawak Labour Laws
• Introduction to Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Cap. 76)
• Roles & responsibilities of the employer
• Ordinance coverage – main areas
• Other relevant laws:
o Minimum Wages Order 2022
o Minimum Retirement Age 2012
o EPF Act 1991 & Socso Act 1969
o Other relevant Acts / Laws
• The Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sarawak & its role
Module 2: The Labour Ordinance (Sarawak Cap. 76)
• Statutory Entitlements expressed in the Ordinance
• Working Hours and Shift work
• Payment of Wages
• Public Holidays and Rest Days
• Payment of Overtime Allowances
Module 3: Obligations and Rights of Employer in Sarawak
• Obligations of the employer
• Keeping and maintenance of employee records
• Pay Slip
• Employee Manual or Handbook
Module 4: Employment Contract in Sarawak
• Contract of Service vs. Contract for Service
• Offer letter and terms & conditions of the contract
• Guaranteed rights for the employee
• Provisions for termination of contract of service
• Termination by contract by notice / without notice
• Termination of contract for special reasons
• When contract is deemed broken by employer?
• When contract is deemed broken by employee?
• Apprenticeship contracts
Module 5: Other Special Employment Categories
• Part-Time Employee or Casual Workers
• Employment of Children or Young Person
• Domestic servants
• Employees of piece work or task work
• Outworker
Module 6: Work Hours and Employment Terms
• General provisions of work hours
• Overtime work
• Shift work
• Minimum wages
• Guaranteed week
• Rest days and work on rest days
• Holiday with Pay entitlements
• Annual / Medical / Sick / Other paid leaves entitlement
• Leave without pay – under what circumstances?
• Termination benefit
Module 7: Wages, Salaries & Remunerations
• Wage period & Ordinary Rate of Pay (ORP)
• Payment of wages
• Lawful deductions & Unlawful deductions including common employer mistakes in deductions
• Overtime Pay & OT Allowances
• Salary Advances
• Remunerations other than wages
Recap and Q&A Session
End of Day One
DAY TWO
Module 8: Handling Misconduct & Disciplinary Procedures
• Types of employment misconduct & disciplinary actions
• Private misconduct / Criminal misconduct
• Inquiry / Dismissal / Appeal process
• Unfair dismissal and summary dismissal
Module 9: Termination, Layoffs & Retirement
• Termination by employer, by employee or mutual
• Layoffs, Retrenchments, VSS, etc.
• Retirement and working beyond retirement age
• Interpretation and eligibility
• Notice period requirements
• Methods of calculation for last day salary including under different scenarios
Module 10: Provisions For Female Employees
• Restrictions in night work, underground work, etc.
• Maternity leave eligibility
• Maternity leave allowance
• Action by pregnant female employee
• Rights of female employees
• Common mistakes by employers
Module 11: Employment of Non-Resident / Foreign Employee
• Priority to hire Sarawakians including rights
• Permanent Resident
• Application procedures and License to employ NonResident / Foreigners
• Terminations & Prohibitions when employing foreigner with regard to resident employees
• Other rules
Module 12: Recent Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2024 in Sarawak
• Sexual Harassment Act 2022
• Anti-Discrimination at workplace
• Flexible working arrangements
• Workers housing
• Others
Module 13: Latest S & Possible Impact on Sarawak Labour Laws
• Discussion on significant changes
• Discussion on the eventual merger of both
• Impact on existing labour practices in Sarawak
Recap and Q&A Session
End of Training
[10] SPEAKER PROFILE
BRIAN WEE
HRDCorp Accredited Trainer
Brian Wee holds a Master of Business Administration and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Heriot Watt University, United Kingdom. He has a Certificate and a Diploma in Personnel Management. He is a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), an Ordinary Member of Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM), PSMB Certified Trainer and PSMB Human Resource Consultant. Wee has attended a three days Effective Training Evaluation program by Ms Beverley Jeffreys of Chisholm Institute, Australian National Training Authority (ANTA).
Wee brings with him more than 15 years of working experience in Human Resource of large manufacturing companies. He is a Resource Training person for Malaysian Institute of Personnel Management (MIPM), Malaysian Institute of Purchasing and Material Management, UBS Commercial Institute, Open University Malaysia, Asia e University and UTM Space Executive Diploma Programs and others.
He started off his career in 1980 as a Senior Officer with the Ministry of Information where stayed for 15 years and gained extensive management experience. Later he moved to a Japanese based company where he was in charge of all spectrums of Human Resource functions. During that time, he acquired Japanese management skills such as Kaizen, Zero Defect, JIT, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, ISO QMS and EMS Awareness Program and many others. He developed and trained QC, ISO QMS and EMS and productivity related modules for the Wilmar International Group of companies’ employees.
In his present capacity, he develops modules and consult a multitude of organizations. He is also a part time lecturer for academic courses, namely Certificate & Diploma Program for Malaysia institute of Human Resource Management, Supervisory Module for Certificate & Diploma for Malaysian Institute of Purchasing & material Management, Executive Diploma of Human Resource Management for UTM SPACE, Asia e University, Southern College University and Open University Malaysia and Professional Short Course in Mandarin for Human Resource subjects and English Conversation & Communication Skills for User Business School (UBS).
Wee is tri-lingua and is able to teach and consult in all three main languages fluently.
His much in-demand programmes include Effective Supervisory Skills, Purchasing & Negotiation Skills, 8D Team Problem Solving Methods, Total Preventive Maintenance, ISO QMS AND EMS Awareness Program, UTM SPACE ISO QMS Modules, Effective QA/QC Inspectors, QC Tools, QCC, Effective Communication and Motivation Program, Excellent Clerical Skills, Excellent Customer Service, Effective Business English Communication Skills, Report Writing Skills, Effective Presentation Skills, Teambuilding Program, Positive Working Attitude, Malaysian Labour Laws and Industrial Relation Laws, Understanding of Employment Act 1955, Handling Misconduct and conducting Domestic Inquiries, Effective Salary Computation and Administration, Handling Problematic & Difficult Employees, Report Writing Skills, Drafting an Employment Contract, Effective Human Resource Management, HR for Non HR Executive / Managers, People Management, Leadership Skills, Balanced Scorecard, Key Performance Indicators and others.
Among some of his training and/or consultancy services clients are Kyocera, Sunpower, TJ Wang Group (Accountancy & Secretarial Services), Lii Hen Group, China Press, White Horse Ceramic, ML Plastics Sdn Bhd, Yee Wan Manufacturing, Southern College, Foo Yew High School, MITI, Police Academy (Technical),Champion Precision, JK Sumi Wire, Muar Ban Lee Engineering, Autoveyor, Southern Lion, Seiko Electric, CSC Steel, San Miguel Yamamura Plastic, Ornapaper, Umicore Malaysia, Alloy Consolidated (MTD Group), Panasonic AVC Network, Southern College University, Infineon Technologies, to name a few.
Wee is also a frequent resource trainer and consultant for the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), and associations and trade bodies including SME Association, Hoteliers Associations and more.
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