19–20 August 2026 · 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM · WORQ KL Gateway Mall, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
2-Day Physical Public Training · 100% HRDC Claimable · Limited to 10 participants
Is your company still following the old rules?
The Employment Act amendments that came into force on 1 January 2023 changed working hours, sick leave, maternity and paternity entitlements, flexible work arrangements, sexual harassment procedures and termination requirements. As a result, getting them wrong is costly — for the company, and personally for the manager who made the decision. Therefore this 2-day Employment Act training in Malaysia gives you a clear, working grasp of what the law now requires and how to apply it in real workplace situations.
Who should attend this Employment Act training in Malaysia
Owners of SMEs, heads of department, line managers, executives, supervisors, team leaders and HR practitioners — in other words, anyone responsible for employment contracts, wages, leave, discipline or termination decisions. However, you need no legal background: the trainer teaches through case studies, practical calculations and workplace scenarios rather than legal theory.
What you will be able to do after 2 days
- Understand the current provisions of the Employment Act 1955 and the amendments in force since 1 January 2023
- Distinguish a contract of service from a contract for service, and handle notice, breach and retirement correctly
- Calculate payment in lieu of notice, overtime, rest day and public holiday pay, and termination or lay-off benefits
- Apply the Ordinary Rate of Pay (ORP) correctly and know which wage deductions are lawful
- Manage maternity, paternity, annual and sick leave entitlements in line with the amendments — including handling false MCs
- Handle flexible work arrangement requests within the legal framework
- Follow the correct investigation and procedure for sexual harassment complaints
- Run retrenchment in line with the Code of Conduct for Industrial Harmony
- Avoid the legal and procedural landmines that escalate into costly industrial disputes
Programme agenda
Day 1 — Contracts, Wages and Protected Categories
- Introduction: scope of the Employment Act 1955 and amendments to the First Schedule; amendments to definitions and interpretations
- Module 1 — Contracts of Service: contract of service vs contract for service; types of contracts; more favourable terms and conditions; right to join unions; notice of termination and calculating payment in lieu; handling breach of contract; retirement under the Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012
- Module 2 — Wages: definition of wages and wage period; when wages must be paid and the consequences of non-compliance; amendments to payment of wages and restrictions; limitation on advances; lawful deductions; wages during imprisonment or court attendance; understanding and applying the Ordinary Rate of Pay (ORP)
- Module 3 — Contractors, Principals and Contractors for Labour: amendments to information relating to supply of labour; amendments to restrictions and controls
- Module 4 — Employment of Women & Maternity Protection: amendments to maternity leave; practical exercise calculating maternity leave entitlement and allowance; the maternity register; payment of maternity allowance
- Module 5 — Domestic Servants: amendments to employment and termination of domestic servants
- Practical session: hands-on application of the day’s provisions to real workplace scenarios
Day 2 — Working Time, Compliance and Penalties
- Module 6 — Hours of Work, Rest Days & Holidays: rest day entitlement with practical calculation of rest day and overtime pay; amendments to limits on hours of work and shift work; limits on overtime; public holiday entitlement and ad-hoc holidays under the Holidays Act 1951; annual leave; amendments to sick leave, entitlement and offences, and managing false MCs; paternity leave
- Module 7 — Employment of Foreign Workers: duty to submit returns; prohibitions under this Part
- Module 8 — Flexible Work Arrangement: the FWA provisions and task-based projects
- Module 9 — Sexual Harassment: interpretation and amendments to application; investigation and procedure; offences under this Part
- Module 10 — Retrenchment, Termination & Lay-Off Benefits: provisions in the Code of Conduct for Industrial Harmony; entitlement to termination and lay-off benefit payments; how to compute them
- Module 11 — Complaints and Inquiries: the Director General’s powers to inquire into complaints, and the limitations on those powers
- Module 12 — Offences & Penalties: forced labour; general penalty; offence by body corporate; presumption as to who is employer and employee
- Practical session: hands-on application and implementation planning
Registration opens at 8:30 AM, and sessions run 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM each day. We provide lunch and refreshments throughout. In addition, every session stays activity-based: the trainer combines interactive discussion, practical calculation exercises, case studies, role play and group presentations.
Your trainer
HR & Industrial Relations Trainer and Consultant
- HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons), University of London
- Panel Member for Domestic Inquiry Cases
- Former Head of HR, Public Listed Companies
- Training on employment law since 2004
HRDC claim details
This programme is 100% HRDC Claimable for HRD Corp registered employers.
- Registered programme title: Mastering Employment Act (Latest Amendments)
- Scheme: HRD Corp Claimable Courses (Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas)
- Course type: Legal and Law · Hard Skill
- Training provider: GOFLEX EVENTS (M) SDN. BHD. (SA0588592-U) — HRD Corp Registered Training Provider · MyCoID 20220326 2664
Our team will guide you through the HRDC grant application before the training date, so your claim is ready in time.
Limited to 10 participants
Small class, real discussion — so bring your own workplace situations and work through them with the trainer. We confirm seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register now
WhatsApp us at +6010 926 5226 or email amy@goflexevents.com to reserve your seat.
Frequently asked questions
Can my company claim this under HRD Corp?
Yes — registered employers can claim under the HRD Corp Claimable Courses scheme (Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas). WhatsApp us and we’ll walk you through the grant application steps.
Do I need an HR or legal background?
No. The programme suits business owners, line managers and HR practitioners alike, because the trainer teaches through practical calculations and workplace case studies rather than legal theory.
Does this cover the latest amendments?
Yes — the programme covers the amendments in force since 1 January 2023, including changes to hours of work, sick and maternity leave, paternity leave, flexible work arrangements and sexual harassment procedures.
Can I bring a specific issue from my workplace?
Yes — with only 10 participants there’s time for individual questions, and case discussion forms part of the format. Please avoid sharing confidential employee details in the group.
Where exactly is the venue?
WORQ KL Gateway Mall, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur — directly connected to Universiti LRT station, with parking available in the mall.
Can we run this in-house for our team instead?
Yes — this Employment Act training also runs as an in-house programme customised to your company anywhere in Malaysia, and it stays HRDC claimable. Contact us for a proposal.
