Employment Act EPF SOCSO EIS Training Malaysia

60 providers•10 with listed programmes•HRDF Claimable•Updated March 2026

Employment Act, EPF, SOCSO and EIS Training in Malaysia provides HR professionals, payroll administrators and business owners with comprehensive knowledge of Malaysia's core employment legislation and statutory contribution requirements. Participants gain practical understanding of the Employment Act 1955 (including the 2022 amendments), Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rules, Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) contribution categories and the Employment Insurance System (EIS) administered by PERKESO.

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Quick Answer: Employment Act EPF SOCSO EIS Training Malaysia

What is it: Comprehensive Malaysian employment law training covering Employment Act 1955, EPF Act, SOCSO Act, and EIS Act compliance requirements

Who is it for: HR executives, payroll officers, compliance officers, and business owners managing Malaysian employees

Typical cost: RM1,000–RM2,500 per day

Providers: 60+ in our directory

HRDF Claimable: Yes, from registered providers

What You'll Learn

Understand and correctly apply the Employment Act 1955 and 2022 amendments to daily HR and payroll decisions
Calculate EPF contributions accurately for all employee and employer categories including foreigners and part-timers
Differentiate SOCSO contribution categories (Employment Injury Scheme vs Invalidity Pension Scheme) and avoid common errors
Administer EIS contributions correctly and guide employees on how to make EIS claims
Reduce compliance risk and avoid penalties from the Department of Labour, EPF, SOCSO and PERKESO through accurate statutory compliance

Who Should Attend

HR managers, payroll executives, HR officers, finance managers, business owners, SME operators and office administrators in Malaysia responsible for employee compensation, statutory contributions and labour law compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Employment Act EPF SOCSO EIS Training Malaysia

What are the key updates in the Employment Act 1955 2022 amendments covered in this training?

The 2022 amendments expanded coverage to all employees (removing the RM2,000 salary threshold for most provisions), updated paternity leave entitlement, introduced flexible working arrangement rights, strengthened sexual harassment provisions and updated termination procedures.

Is Employment Act EPF SOCSO EIS Training HRDF claimable?

Yes. Training delivered by a registered HRD Corp training provider is claimable under the SBL-Khas or ELD scheme for Malaysian employers who contribute to the HRD Corp levy.

What are the penalties for non-compliance with EPF and SOCSO contributions in Malaysia?

Employers who fail to remit EPF contributions on time face a dividend surcharge and potential prosecution under the EPF Act 1991. Late SOCSO contributions attract penalties, and wilful non-compliance can result in fines and imprisonment under the Employees' Social Security Act 1969.

Is this training suitable for foreign-owned companies operating in Malaysia?

Yes. Foreign-owned companies registered in Malaysia are subject to the same statutory employment obligations. This training is particularly valuable for expatriate HR managers and foreign business owners who need to understand Malaysian labour law requirements.