The Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2024, passed in Dewan Rakyat on December 12, 2024, introduces critical changes to employment regulations in Sarawak.
This comprehensive training program provides HR professionals, employers, and legal advisors with in-depth knowledge of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance 1952 and its latest amendments.
Participants will gain practical insights into employer-employee rights, compliance obligations, and best practices for managing employment contracts, wages, misconduct, termination, dispute resolution, and foreign worker employment.
By the end of this course, attendees will be equipped with the necessary legal and practical tools to ensure compliance and effective HR governance in Sarawak.
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— Course Fee: RM 890.00 (Inclusive of 8% Service Tax) —
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Ice Breaker and Pre – test
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Module 1: Overview of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance
• Introduction to the Sabah & Sarawak Labour Ordinance
• Objectives, scope, and significance in local employment law
• Employee Rights and Employer Obligations (Rights of employees under the ordinances)
• Obligations of employers regarding fair treatment and safety
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Morning Tea Break
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Module 2: Employment Standards and Termination of Employment
•Minimum wage regulations
•Leave entitlements (annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave)
•Lawful termination processes
•Notice periods, severance pay & grounds for dismissal
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Module 3: Provisions For Female Employees and Employment of Non- Resident / Foreign Employee
•Night work & underground work restrictions
•Maternity leave eligibility & allowances
•Rights of pregnant employees and employer responsibilities
•Licensing requirements for hiring foreign employees
•Compliance in termination & work permit management
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Afternoon Tea Break
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Module 4: Occupational Safety and Health
•Responsibilities of employers regarding workplace safety
•Compliance with safety standards and reporting requirements
•Recent Amendments and Developments
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Q&A Session and Post Test