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Human Resource management

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human resource management

Human Resource management is a critical function in all businesses regardless of size.

Managing your workforce, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge, while providing opportunities for career development ensures the business achieves its goals and objectives more efficiently and effectively.

People are the most valuable aspect of any organization.

Key functions of HR

Recruitment and selection

HR professionals are responsible for developing and implementing recruitment and selection processes to attract and hire qualified employees.

Training and development

HR professionals provide training and development opportunities to help employees develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their roles.

Performance Management

HR is responsible for evaluating employee performance and providing feedback to help them improve.

Compensation and benefits

HR professionals develop and administer compensation and benefits programs that are competitive and fair.

Employee relations

HR professionals promote positive employee relations by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and building morale.

Compliance

HR professionals ensure that the organization complies with all applicable employment laws and regulations.

Employment Amendment Act 2022

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The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 was passed in Parliament and has come into force on 1 January 2023.

We highlight below some of the major changes that will affect HR compliance.

Maximum Working hours

Working hours has been reduced to 45 hours per week.

The previous limit was 48 hours per week.

Work hours exclude meal breaks.

However, for shift work, where an employee is required to work more than 8 hours per day due to the nature of work, the maximum number of hours should not exceed the average of 45 hours over 3 weeks.

Any hours worked in excess of 45 hours would be considered overtime for employees earning RM4,000 and below.

Overtime entitlement

The salary cap for overtime entitlement has been increased from RM2,000 to RM4,000.

Employees earning RM4,000 and below are now entitled to overtime payment.

Maternity leave

Entitlement has been increased from 60 to 98 days.

Paternity leave

Fathers are now entitled to seven consecutive days paid paternity leave.

However, he must have been employed for at least 12 months prior to this entitlement, and is required to inform his employer at least 30 days in advance of the confinement period.

Flexible working arrangement

Employees can now apply to vary their their hours of work, days of work or place of work by making a written request to their employer.

Employers are required to approve or reject such requests within 60 days, if rejecting the request, must provide reasons for the rejection.

View a copy of the Act

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