UDB 1003 Employment Law & Industrial Relations

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to Employment Law and Industrial Relations in Malaysia based on the lecture notes.

Employment Act 1955

The primary labour law in Peninsular Malaysia regulating the relationship between employers and employees in the private sector.

Manual Labour

Work involving the use of hands or physical strength, typically requiring little education or skill.

Contract of Service

An agreement where one person agrees to employ another as an employee, including apprenticeship contracts.

Wages

The regular amount of money earned by a person for work, usually paid weekly, as defined in the Employment Act 1955.

Industrial Relations Framework

A system governed by laws that outlines the relationships and obligations between employers, employees, and trade unions.

Labour Laws

Legislation that regulates the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers in the workplace.

Safety Laws

Regulations established to ensure employee safety and health standards in the workplace.

Rights and Obligations

The legal rights entitled to employees and the duties they must uphold in a workplace.

Department of Labour

The governmental agency responsible for enforcing labour laws and standards.

Minimum Standards

Regulations that set the lowest acceptable level of conditions for employment, such as wages and working hours.

Maternity Protection

Legal provisions that safeguard the rights and well-being of female employees during maternity.

Public Holidays

Designated days when employees are entitled to a day off work with pay.

Overtime Payment

Compensation received for hours worked beyond the regular working hours.

Weekly Holidays Act, 1950

Legislation that provides for the entitlement of employees to weekly rest days.

Trade Unions Act, 1959

Law that regulates the formation and function of trade unions in Malaysia.

Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, 2007

Legislation aimed at preventing trafficking and protecting victims within Malaysia.

Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1994

Law designed to ensure safe and healthy working environments for employees.