The Covid-19 pandemic changed the way we worked forever. Now, many have come to a realisation that they’re work can easily be done at home (eliminating the need for commuting long hours a day), while others have seen longer hours without compensation.

Thankfully, the authorities have taken notice to this and have also taken the necessary steps towards protecting the Malaysian work force.

Source: Harian Metro

Under Minister of Human Resources Datuk Seri Saravanan Murugan comes the announcement of the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 which comes into effect on January 1, 2023 (Sunday).

According to the MySamudera Twiiter page and AltHR, here’s what you need to know about the amendments:

• The Employment Act 1955 now covers all employee, regardless of income level
• Flexible working arrangements
  – Employees can apply with flexible work arrangements via writing under Section 60P and 60Q, in which the employers must then reply with a decision within 60 days. Should the employer have to reject the application, they must also provide reasons.
• Working hours per week will be limited to 45 hours only
• For those earning RM4,000 a month or less, you are entitled to:
  – Overtime rates when working on rest days (section 60(3))
  – Overtime rates when working outside of working hours (section 60A(3))
  – Overtime rates when working on public holidays (section 60D(3))
  – Overtime rates for working half days on holidays (section 60D(4))
  – Allowance for shift-based work (section 60C(2A))
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