Array
(
    [_edit_lock] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1708595523:31
        )

    [tdc_dirty_content] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [tdc_icon_fonts] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:0:{}
        )

    [_thumbnail_id] => Array
        (
            [0] => 170635
        )

    [_edit_last] => Array
        (
            [0] => 31
        )

    [_post_language] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [_molongui_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => guest-97702
        )

    [_molongui_main_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => guest-97702
        )

    [td_post_theme_settings] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:1:{s:11:"td_subtitle";s:77:"Proper procedures must be followed, such as internal inquiry, says Steven Sim";}
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_primary_category] => Array
        (
            [0] => 599
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_metadesc] => Array
        (
            [0] => Employers have been urged to follow proper procedure when deducting workers’ salaries as stipulated under the Employment Act, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_content_score] => Array
        (
            [0] => 60
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_estimated-reading-time-minutes] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_wordproof_timestamp] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [post_views_count] => Array
        (
            [0] => 256
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_arr] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:7:{i:0;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1749455963";s:5:"count";i:1;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:1:{i:7;i:1;}}i:1;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:4;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:5;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1749311169";s:5:"count";i:2;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:4:{i:2;i:1;i:12;i:1;i:15;i:1;i:16;i:1;}}i:6;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}}
        )

    [post_view_7days_last_day] => Array
        (
            [0] => 0
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_last_date] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1749455963
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_total] => Array
        (
            [0] => 3
        )

    [post_views_last_24_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [post_views_last_48_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

)
Disciplinary issues not an excuse to slash workers’ salaries, says HR minister  | Scoop
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim has said that he has taken note of a social media post that recently went viral regarding a salary deduction claim. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, February 22, 2024
News

Disciplinary issues not an excuse to slash workers’ salaries, says HR minister 

Proper procedures must be followed, such as internal inquiry, says Steven Sim

Bernama
Updated
5:51 PM MYT

 

PUTRAJAYA – Employers have been urged to follow proper procedure when deducting workers’ salaries as stipulated under the Employment Act, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

Speaking to reporters after the ministry’s Chinese New Year Kesuma Madani programme, he said disciplinary issues were not an excuse for employers to cut workers’ salaries, adding that an internal inquiry process must take place before imposing disciplinary action.

“I have emphasised that employers cannot arbitrarily deduct an employee’s salary according to Section 24 of the Employment Act except for authorised deductions such as EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund), Perkeso (Social Security Organisation) and income tax.

Sim said he took note of a social media post that recently went viral regarding a salary deduction claim, urging the relevant individuals to lodge an official report through various channels provided by relevant ministries and agencies such as the Labour Department for further action.

“The Labour Department will take follow-up action after reports are lodged.  However, we will also conduct spot checks to see for ourselves,” he added.

The social media post claimed that a restaurant chain imposed fines on workers who took sick leave and other penalties for behavioural violations, including salary deductions. – February 22, 2024

Topics

 

◉ Popular

Thunderstorms set to hit four states till 11pm, warns METMalaysia

METMalaysia has issued a warning of thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds, which are expected to occur in several areas in four states until 11pm tomorrow.

Govt to spend RM757.5 mil to solve flood issues in Selangor

The government is allocating RM725.7 million to implement two Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) projects to solve the persistent flood issue from Pekan Dengkil to Labohan Dagang, Selangor.

Only 2.8% of 730 projects in 2023 considered ‘sick’: works minister

A total of 182 projects, worth RM4.63 billion, carried out under the Works Ministry have been completed, said Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

◉ Related

Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.