Employment Act 1955 Training Malaysia (2026) — HRDF Claimable
The Employment Act 1955 is the primary legislation governing employment relationships in Peninsular Malaysia. With significant amendments in recent years expanding coverage to all employees regardless of salary, every HR professional and manager must understand their obligations.
Quick Answer: Employment Act 1955 Training
What is it: Training on the Employment Act 1955 and recent amendments — covering minimum wage, overtime calculations, leave entitlements, termination procedures, and employer obligations.
Who is it for: HR managers, payroll officers, line managers, business owners, and legal/compliance teams.
Typical cost: RM2,500–RM5,000 for a 1-2 day program.
Specialized Employment Act 1955 Training Programs
What You'll Learn
- Understand all sections of the Employment Act 1955
- Calculate overtime, rest day, and public holiday pay correctly
- Manage leave entitlements — annual, sick, maternity, paternity
- Follow proper termination and retrenchment procedures
- Comply with recent amendments including expanded coverage
Who Should Attend
HR managers, payroll professionals, line managers, business owners, company directors, and legal and compliance teams.
Full Curriculum: What This Training Covers
That's the outcome — here's exactly how we get you there, module by module. A typical programme is organised into these modules; content is tailored to your team, roles, and industry.
1.Scope, Coverage and Contract of Service
Aims of the Employment Act 1955, who qualifies as an 'employee' or 'worker' covered by the Act versus those excluded, the contract of service, and the rights of workers who fall outside the Act.
2.Wages: Definition, Calculation and Payment
The legal definition of wages and what is not classified as wages, ordinary rate of pay, advance of salary, timing of payment, and lawful deductions from wages.
3.Working Hours, Rest Days and Overtime
Normal working hours and daily schedule limits, entitlement to rest days, and computation of overtime pay on normal working days, rest days and public holidays.
4.Leave and Holiday Entitlements
Administering annual leave, sick leave and hospitalisation leave, paid public holidays, and correctly computing pay for each leave and holiday type.
5.Employment of Women and Maternity Protection
Restrictions and prohibitions on the employment of women, maternity leave entitlement, and calculation of maternity allowance payments.
6.Notice, Termination, Dismissal and Compensation
Notice of termination and breach of contract (including absence beyond the statutory period), misconduct and dismissal, resignation, retrenchment, and calculation of termination and layoff benefits.
7.Compliance, Enforcement and the Labour Office
Employer statutory obligations, handling sexual harassment complaints, responding to a complaint lodged at the Labour Office, and requirements during a Labour Department inspection.
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Key changes include extending EA coverage to all employees regardless of salary (previously capped at RM2,000), flexible working arrangements, increased maternity leave to 98 days, and introduction of paternity leave.
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Ringkasan dalam Bahasa Melayu
Latihan Akta Kerja 1955 di Malaysia mengajar keperluan undang-undang pekerjaan termasuk gaji minimum, pengiraan kerja lebih masa, kelayakan cuti, dan prosedur penamatan. Pindaan terkini telah meluaskan liputan kepada semua pekerja tanpa mengira gaji. Boleh dituntut melalui HRDF.
Last Verified: March 2026