Human Resources Ministry urges application of Employment Act 1955 following spread of Covid-19
Monday, 16 Mar 2020 11:32 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Ministry of Human Resources has urged workers and employers to apply the sections contained in the Employment Act 1955 following the spread of Covid-19 in the country.Section 60F of the Employment Act 1955 provides for health inspections by requiring employees to obtain medical examinations promptly by a medical officer on employer’s expenditure.
“For workers who are given a quarantine order beyond the sick leave or hospitalisation eligibility period, employers are encouraged to provide additional remuneration to workers for the purpose of maintaining harmonious relations between the employee and the employer,” the statement said in reference to the provisions of the act.
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