Employers must now obtain the Foreign Workers Employment Approval from the director-general of the Labour Department.

Employers with fewer than five employees will need to begin paying the new RM1,500 minimum wage from July 2023 instead of the scheduled January 1, 2023. 

What role does leadership have in motivating employees? You may believe that employees are entirely accountable for their motivation and zeal. They aren't. Employees are hired to do a duty. Therefore, you may receive the bare minimum if you don't learn to encourage employees as a leader and help them comprehend their purpose.

Most employment contracts nowadays come with clearly stated notice periods for such situations. Notice periods are between the worker’s tendered resignation and their last working day in the company. They’re expected to perform the necessary handover tasks and formalities during this time. 

Cost optimisation remains a top concern for human resources as the demand for high-value services rises in tandem with the need to boost productivity. HR leaders regularly face ad hoc cost-cutting strategies that could have unintended consequences. It's critical to avoid a knee-jerk reaction even though departments are under pressure to reduce costs.

It's crucial to have applicant and interview-to-hire ratios defined and measured when considering large volume hiring, whether for seasonal, a new location, or technically skilled and specialist positions. This will help you decide how aggressively and broadly to extend your hiring net.

The Ministry of Home Affairs now oversees the one-stop centre for hiring international workers. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) continues to supervise the one-channel system (OCS) for acquiring domestic workers.

A total of 680 employees of a leading courier service provider in the country, Nationwide Express, received notice of termination of employment starting tomorrow until January 24. Some of them, who have worked for more than 30 years, said they would be phased out without compensation.

As an employer, one of your roles includes submitting EPF contributions on behalf of any individual you've employed to work under a contract of service or apprenticeship. You should ensure that the monthly contributions subtracted from your workers' wages are accurate and transferred to EPF punctually.

The Employment Act in Malaysia regulates paid leave entitlements, including annual leave, public holiday leave, sick leave with medical certificate, and maternity/parenting/paternity leave. Employers and employees need to comply with these laws for fair treatment and protection of employment rights, creating a positive work environment that promotes work-life balance and employee well-being. Staying updated with employment laws is crucial for compliance and healthy employment practices.