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Employment Law - Understanding Grievance Handling, Disciplinary & Termination Procedures

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The Employment Act 1955 is the main legislation governing the employer-employee relationship in Malaysia. Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 which was passed by the Dewan Rakyat on 31st March 2022, carried several key amendments. The objective of the amendments was to increase and improve the protection and welfare of workers in the country in line with international labour standards as outlined by the International Labour Organisation. The Human Resources Ministry announced that the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 will come into force on the 1st January 2023 simultaneously with the Revised First Schedule of the Employment Act 1955. Therefore, this programme is specially developed to provide all levels of staff with the knowledge and understanding of the Employment Act 1955 and the latest amendments on it. This programme is specially developed to provide all levels of staff with the knowledge and understanding of the Labour Laws within the context of the latest amendments.

At the end of this 2 days training, the participants would be able to:

  • Identify and comply with the latest revision of the Labour Act / Legislations inclusive of the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022.
  • Know how to avoid ‘breaching’ the labour legislations and Employees Contracts
  • Preventing abuse to avoid double standards
  • Avoid complaints and staff dissatisfaction
  • Protect your Company’s integrity

Human Resource Practitioner, Human Resources Executive/ Managers/ Supervisors/ Officers/ Assistants, Office Managers/ Administrators, General Affairs Managers/Executives, Line Managers/Supervisors, Business Owners, Personal Assistants, and all personnel involved in handling human resource matters, affairs and welfare.

Introduction

  • Obligations of Employers & Employees
  • Power of Labour Department

The Employment Act 1955 & Amendment Act 2022

  • Definition of Employee
  • Managerial Prerogatives
  • Contract of Service and Contract for Service
  • Important Aspects of Payment of Wages & Deductions
  • Laws Protecting Women employees
  • Termination of Contracts
  • Handling Employee Misconduct
  • Termination, Redundancy, Lay-off and Retrenchment Benefits
  • Hours of Work
  • Overtime
  • Public Holidays
  • Rest day
  • Annual leave
  • Unpaid leave
  • Emergency leave
  • Sick leave and Hospitalization
  • Maternity leave

Amendment to the Employment Act (Amendment) 2022

  • First Schedule
  • Apprentice Contract
  • Hours of Work & Shift Work
  • Employment of Women – Restriction to work in night
  • Employment of Foreign Workers
  • Sick Leave
  • Maternity Protection & Leave
  • Paternity Leave
  • Flexible Working Arrangement (FWA)
  • Sexual Harassment, etc

This stimulating program will maximizes the understanding and learning through interactive lecture, group discussion, case studies and exercises

SHAHARIZAN (SHAH) SALLEH

  • B.A. (Hons) in Jurisprudence, University of Oxford, UK
  • Accredited HRD Corp Trainer

PROFILE SUMMARY

Shah Salleh is a corporate trainer, consultant, and writer with over 25 years of cross-industry experience spanning education, holding companies, financial institutions, media, FMCG, oil & gas, manufacturing, and ICT.

Specialising in Human Resources, he has held leadership roles across all facets of HR — from business partnering, recruitment, and industrial relations, to compensation & benefits, talent development, and training — leading HR functions across seven countries. His work integrates strategic HR management with operational efficiency, making him a sought-after facilitator for both government and corporate sectors.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS

  • National-Level Program Involvement: Panel trainer for the Professional Certificate of Human Resources Management (Industrial Relations) under Program Latihan Madani — a national initiative to strengthen HR capabilities among Malaysian MSMEs.
  • State-Level Leadership Development: Facilitator for the Focus Group Discussion at the Selangor Leadership Forum organised by Akademi PKNS, contributing to state-level leadership and policy dialogue.
  • Program Design & Adoption: Developed the Creative and Analytical Skills module for the PROTÉGÉ fresh graduate program (via Symphony Digest), which was adopted as a recurring core training program.
  • Repeat Engagements with Government Agencies & GLCs:
    • Bioeconomy Corporation – from BEST Program for fresh graduates to multiple modules in their Leadership Development Program.
    • MIDA – from AI & productivity training to Strategic Leadership programs.
    • SME Corp Malaysia – from Senior Management training to HoD and Manager-level programs.
  • Capacity Building Impact: Trained over 2,000 participants, including more than 1,200 government officers and GLC employees in leadership, communication, HR management, and productivity skills.

TRAINING PORTFOLIO
Shah began his journey as an internal corporate trainer, delivering programs beyond HR to include communication, leadership, writing, and managerial skills. Since 2019, his portfolio has expanded to include high-impact, government-focused programs in both classroom and online formats.

 Core Areas Delivered:

  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership Development
  • Writing Skills for the Workplace
  • Managerial & Supervisory Skills
  • Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
  • Productivity & Process Improvement

SELECTED GOVERNMENT & GLC CLIENTELE
Federal Ministries & Agencies

  • Ministry of Finance Malaysia – Tax Division
  • Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDNM) – Corporate & Non-Corporate Tax Audit Sections
  • Department of Manpower (JTM)
  • Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
  • SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp Malaysia)
  • Registrar of Societies (RoS)
  • Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
  • Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES)
  • Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB Malaysia)

 Statutory Bodies & State Agencies

  • Akademi PKNS (Centre for Leadership Excellence) – Selangor
  • Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA)
  • SIRIM Berhad
  • Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF)

 Government-Linked Companies (GLCs)

  • Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)
  • Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB)
  • Prokhas Sdn Bhd
  • Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation

 International Engagement

  • Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) – Consultancy

TRAINING STYLE
Shah is known for his engaging, results-oriented delivery, blending theory with practical workplace application. His sessions are interactive, thought-provoking, and tailored to participants’ real-world challenges, ensuring learning is immediately transferable to the job.

CONSULTING WORK
When not conducting training, Shah provides consulting services in:

  • Business Process Improvement
  • Human Resource Management
  • Industrial Relations

For training and advisory services, feel free to contact us at info@itrainingexpert.com or call us at +603 8082 3707 | +603 8074 9056 | +6012 6869 628 | +6014 604 7896

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USD 1990 per pax USD 1490 per pax USD 1390 per pax

Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement.

1. Online Payment by Credit card: You can opt to register and pay online with our latest payment integration system through our website.

2. Bank Transfer- You can also opt to use GIRO or telegraphic transfer of payment via international banks.

3. HRD Corp Claimable Courses Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas - Applicable to Malaysian Employer Only

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