Overview
This masterclass recap is designed for past participants of the Industrial Relations (IR) & Employment Act (EA) Masterclass. It provides an opportunity to revisit critical concepts, discuss implementation successes, and address ongoing HR challenges. It is ideal for HR professionals, managers, legal advisors, and team leaders in employment and labour relations.
By attending this session, participants will:
- Refresh their understanding of key employment laws and industrial relations practices.
- Gain insights into real-world applications and challenges faced by HR practitioners.
- Engage in interactive discussions and Q&A sessions with experienced facilitators.
Course Outline
Employment Act 1955 Amendments
- Discrimination at the workplace
- Forced Labour
- Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Salary Payment Instruments (Section 25)
- Definition of wages under EA, EPF, SOCSO & EIS
- Overtime eligibility and calculations
Minimum Wages
- Definition of Minimum Wage
- Minimum Wage implementation
Public Holidays
- Public Holidays (Section 8 & Section 9)
- Mandatory holidays
- Managing substitution of holidays
Disciplinary & Compliance Matters
- Managing Probation
- Setting up Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Framework
- Best practices for handling misconduct and poor performance cases
- Common challenges in disciplinary actions
- Legal consequences of non-compliance
Developing HR Strategies & HR Tactical Approaches
- Aligning HR practices with business objectives
- Proactive employee engagement and dispute resolution
- The evolving role of HR as a strategic business partner
- Achieving lean & fast HR operations
Developing a Big-Picture HR Mindset
- The shift from transactional to strategic HR
- Building a people-first culture while meeting business goals
- Case studies on successful HR transformations
Open Forum on Workplace HR Issues
- Participants are encouraged to bring workplace challenges for discussion
- Expert recommendations and peer sharing
Closing Key Takeaways
- Summary of learnings and action items
- Networking session & potential HR recruitment opportunities