[01] COURSE OBJECTIVES

The main objective is to train the participants in the laws relating to employment and contributions and benefits of EPF, SOCSO and EIS. The program teaches participants how to:

• Identify who is covered under the Employment Act 1955; Labour Ordinances Sabah 2004 / Sarawak 2005; EPF Act 1991 & SOCSO Act 1961 & EIS (2018) and their latest amendments

• Administer the benefits of annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, PH, rest days

• Calculate OT on normal work days, rest days and PH

• Calculate retrenchment benefits

• Handle sexual harassment

• Contribute correctly to EPF, SOCSO & EIS

• Make claims to benefits under EPF, SOCSO & EIS

• Calculate payment for OT, rest day and PH for PART-TIMERS

• Determine what minimum wages should be paid under the latest Minimum Wages Act / Order

[02] COURSE DESCRIPTION

What Is the Purpose of These Laws?

• The Employment Act 1955 (EA) / Labour Ordinances Sabah 2004 & Sarawak 2005 (LO) specify the obligations of employer to provide certain minimum benefits to employees

• The latest Minimum Wages Act / Order specifies the latest revised minimum wages that should be paid. This is revised every 2 years

• The Minimum Retirement Age Act 2013 sets the minimum retirement age

• Part-timers (Employment) Order 2010 identifies certain benefits for part-timers

• The EPF Act 1991 is a retirement scheme for employees that provides certain benefits even before retirement

• The SOCSO Act 1969 is an insurance scheme for employees for employment injury or invalidity

• The EIS (Employment Insurance System 2018) is an insurance scheme for all retrenched employees

• The Latest Amendments

[03] WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Employers

• HR Managers / HR Executives

• Payroll Specialists

• Compensation and Benefits Specialists

[04] METHODOLOGY

Presentations, case-studies and discussions.

[05] DATE, TIME & FEE

Date:           5-6 May 2025 (Mon-Tue)
Time:           9.00am – 5.00pm
Venue:         Dorsett Grand Subang

FEE

[ HRDF Claimable ]

   - Early Bird Offer (before 17 Apr 2025)      –      RM 1,750
   - Special Offer (before 1 May 2025)      –      RM 1,820
   - Normal Fee      –      RM 1,890

>> Fee includes Course Notes, Meals, Certificate of Completion & 8% Service Tax

** OFFER ** 

- 10% Cashback for SST2u Learner Card+ (SLC+) members. T&Cs applied.

[06] COURSE OUTLINE

DAY ONE

Module 1: Employment Contracts

• What is the Employment Act?

• What are Labour Ordinances Sabah 2004 / Sarawak 2005?

• Who is covered under the Act/ Ordinances?

• Types of contracts

• Are oral contracts legal?

• When must you have a written contract?

• General penalties

Module 2: Normal Hours and Overtime (OT)

• Normal working hours & days

• Max hours of OT

• Overtime Rates

• Breaks during normal work

• Max hours of work

hours and OT

Morning Tea Break

Module 3: Rest Days & Overtime (OT)

• Minimum and maximum days of rest per week

• Payment rates for work during work hours and OT

• Can an employee be forced to work on a rest day?

Module 4: Public Holiday (PH) & Overtime (OT)

• What is the difference between compulsory & non-compulsory PH?

• No. of days of compulsory and non-compulsory PH

• Payment rates for work during normal hours and OT on PH

• Additional PH

Module 5: Annual Leave & Unpaid Leave

• No. of days of entitlement

• Conditions for paid leave

• Encashment of leave

• Rate for work done during normal hours / OT rates

• ‘Emergency’ leave and annual leave

• Salary computation / deduction for unpaid leave

Module 6: Sick Leave

• Qualification for sick leave

• No. of days of hospitalised and non-hospitalised sick leave

• How to treat sick leave in excess of EA

• The ‘deemed to be hospitalized’ clause

• Can an employee go to a non-panel doctor?

• Must an employer pay for medical expenses?

Module 7: Maternity Allowance / Leave

• No of days of paid maternity leave

• Unpaid maternity leave

• Qualifications for maternity allowance

• Can an employee claim maternity allowance from more than one employee?

• Can an ex-employee claim maternity allowance?

Module 8: Minimum Wages Act / Order (Latest)

• Applicability

• Can allowances be included under minimum wages?

• Monthly rates, daily rates and hourly rates

Module 9: Wages: Advances and Deductions

• Authorised deductions from salary

• Limit in deductions

• Modes of payment

• Payment date

• Content of salary slip

• Deductions for overpayment

• Responsibilities of principles and contractors

Recap and Q&A Session

End of Day One

DAY TWO

Module 10: Sexual Harassment

• What is sexual harassment?

• Procedure for reporting sexual harassment

• Responsibility of employer

• Responsibility of Labour department

• Investigation of sexual harassment

Module 11: Authorised Disciplinary Penalties

• Suspension period

• Payment rate during suspension before and after domestic inquiry

• Types of disciplinary penalties after domestic inquiry

• How to compute ½ pay?

Module 12: Minimum Retirement Age (2013), Retrenchment & Termination Benefits

• Minimum retirement age

• Effective date of minimum retirement age

• Who qualifies for retrenchment and termination benefit?

• Rate of retrenchment and termination benefits

• LIFO principle of retrenchment

• Retrenchment VS unfair dismissal claims

Module 13: Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966

• Definition of child and young persons

• Working hours and days

• Prohibited employment

Module 14: Part-timers

• Who are the part-timers protected by Employment Laws?

• No. of annual leave days

• No. of sick leave days

• No. of work hours and OT rate

• No. of PH and OT rate

• No. of Rest days and OT rate

Module 15: EPF Contributions

• Who must contribute?

• Must a non-citizen also contribute?

• Definition of wages for EPF contributions

• Rate of contributions under Parts A, B, C, D

• Rate of contribution by non-citizens & employers

• Rate of contribution for employees below and above 60 years of age

• Maximum age for contribution

Module 16: EPF Benefits

• Withdrawal on reaching 50 & 55 & 60 years of age

• Withdrawal for other reasons before 50 / 55 / 60 years of age

• Re-contribution to EPF after full withdrawal

• Full and partial withdrawal

• Periodic withdrawals

• Additional payments for funeral and permanent disablement

• Minimum age for nominee

Module 17: SOCSO Contributions

• Who needs to contribute?

• Rate of contribution under categories 1 and 2

• Definition of wages for SOCSO

• Penalties for non-contribution

• Who is responsible for contribution?

• Maximum ages of contribution under Employment Injury Scheme and Invalidity Schemes

Module 18: SOCSO Benefits

• Temporary and Permanent Disablement Benefit

• Total and Partial Disablement

• Occupational Diseases

• Invalidity Grant

• Pension Schemes

• Contribution qualification for benefit

• Survivors’ / dependents’ pension

• Constant Attendance Allowance

• Medical Benefit

• Funeral Benefit

• Education Benefit

• Accidents while traveling

• Procedures in claims

Module 19: EIS - Employment Insurance System (2018)

• Purpose of the scheme

• Who must contribute?

• Benefits of the scheme

Recap and Q&A Session

End of Training

[07] TRAINER PROFILE

CYRIL PAGADALA

HRD Corp Accredited Trainer, HR Consultant

Cyril holds a BA in English and an MA in Human Resource Management, bringing over 18 years of extensive real-world experience in human resources, administration, and operations across various industries, including banking, manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and publishing. 

His career culminated in the role of Director of Administration and Human Resources for a group of companies, where he managed HR functions from recruitment to dismissal, developed policies and systems, and implemented performance appraisals, wage systems, and employee motivation strategies. Cyril is also experienced in handling misconduct, conducting domestic inquiries, and negotiating with trade unions. 

Since 2007, Cyril has transitioned into academia and corporate training, specializing in human resource management, employment laws, leadership principles, customer service, and business communication. As a lecturer for the Malaysian Employers Federation’s (MEF) OUM degree program, he shares his practical knowledge through engaging and easy-to-understand training sessions. 

His hands-on approach and deep insights into HR challenges allow him to offer practical solutions tailored to organizational needs. 

Cyril has conducted training for a diverse range of organizations, including multinational corporations, banks, government agencies, and hotels, such as CCM Chemicals, Ornasteel, FELDA, Alliance Bank, Affin Bank, MBF Cards, Telekom Malaysia, PERODUA, RHB Bank, Optimax, Hotel Maya, Tanjung Rhu Resort, Prestar Steel Pipes, Companies Commission Malaysia, Manulife, TNB, Malaysia AIDS Council, Malaysia Newsprint Sdn Bhd, Equatorial Hotel, BC Petrochemical, Schaefer Kalk, Guardian Venture, Kudrat Maritime, Bumimetro Construction, Sinora, Global Airfreight, Shangrila Hotel, Hitachi Chemical, Redtone, Multipurpose Insurance, Pacific Regency Apartments, STT Technologies, Fujiya Constructions, Boulevard Hotel, EON, Cargill Palm Products, Petronas, Hospital Pantai Indah, Country Heights Resorts, YTL Land, Sime Kansai, Samsung Electronics, JVC Video, UPD Systems, Takaful Nasional, Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka, Job Street.com, Inti College, Toshiba, etc. 

His ability to connect with participants and share actionable strategies has made him a sought-after trainer in his field.

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