GK
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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Rest days
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Permissible work hours
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Employment of foreign workers
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Employee’s right to a polygamous marriage
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Detailed explanation-1: -In Malaysia, a female employee is entitled to maternity protection under Part IX, sections 37-44A of the Employment Act 1955. A female employee is entitled to maternity leave for a period of not less than 60 consecutive days (section 37 (1) (d) (II)) and to maternity pay (subject to the required eligibility).
Detailed explanation-2: -Key takeaways. Currently, the Act only applies to those earning less than RM2, 000 and specific categories of blue-collar workers, such as manual labourers, supervisors of the manual labourer and drivers.
Detailed explanation-3: -Normal Working Hours. An employee’s normal working time and working time at night shall not exceed more than 8 hours per day and more than 45 hours per week. The spread-over period of work shall not exceed more than 10 hours per day exclusive of overtime(inclusive of breaks for rest).