OTHER TRAINING Latest Employment Employment Act 2022

KAP Core Features Panel

Official completion credential.

Robust operational course modules.

Official JKKP Registered Lead.

Continuous post-training advisory.

Course Curriculum

Core Purpose: Designed to provide employers, HR managers, and business owners with a comprehensive update on the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022, which came into full effect on January 1, 2023.
Expanded Coverage: Addresses the monumental shift where the Act now applies to all employees regardless of salary (previously capped at RM2,000), with specific exemptions only for those earning above RM4,000.
Welfare & Rights: Focuses on the significant improvements in employee benefits, including increased leave entitlements and reduced working hours to align with international labor standards.
Compliance & Penalty Risk: Highlights the increased penalties (up to RM50,000) for non-compliance, making it critical for businesses to update their handbooks and contracts.

Expansion of the First Schedule: Understanding how the Act now protects almost every worker in the private sector and what sections still exclude those earning above RM4,000.
Working Hours Reduction: Implementing the new maximum work week of 45 hours (reduced from 48 hours) and its impact on overtime calculations.
Enhanced Parental Leave: Mastering the new requirements for 98 days of Maternity Leave and the introduction of 7 days of paid Paternity Leave.
Flexible Working Arrangements: Procedures for handling written employee requests for flexible work and the mandatory 60-day response window.
Sick & Hospitalization Leave: Navigating the total separation of sick leave from the 60-day hospitalization leave entitlement.
Discrimination & Forced Labor: New powers of the Director General to investigate workplace discrimination and the legal definitions of forced labor.

Legal Immunity: Updating your employment contracts and policies now prevents costly labor court disputes and statutory fines of up to RM50,000 per offense.
Operational Accuracy: Ensures that payroll and HR teams are calculating overtime, rest days, and leave eligibility correctly under the new wage-threshold rules.
Talent Retention: Adopting the 45-hour work week and flexible working options positions your company as a modern, employee-centric workplace.
Audit Readiness: Prepares your documentation for inspections by the Department of Labour (JTK) to prove adherence to the latest national standards.
Social Responsibility: Aligning with the 2022 amendments demonstrates a commitment to the well-being and fair treatment of your entire workforce.