CHAPTER 8 BENEFITS AND REWARDS

According to the Employment Act 1955, which of the following is NOT true?

• Female employees are entitled to maternity leave for five times

• Maternity leave can begin any time within 30 days prior to the employee's confinement

• Female employees are entitled to paid maternity leave if they have no more than five surviving children

• Female employees are entitled to paid maternity leave only if they have worked for their employer at least 90 days before giving birth.

Adam was recently injured in a car accident while going home from work. His injuries are so severe that he will not be able to return to work. Which of the following would most likely provide Adam with benefits?

• Sick leave

• Financial service

• Employee Social Security

• Retirement benefits

Which of the following types of reward would honor outstanding employees with the title "Worker of the Month"?

• Profit sharing

• Performance award

• Letter of Appreciation

• Reward for long service

Effective reward systems depend largely upon ___.

• level of wages offered to employees

• the quality of training given to employees

• the ratio between rewards and benefits offered

• the setting of fair and appropriate output targets

Which of the following is an advantage to employers when they register their employees Social Security Organization (SOCSO)

• Employers do not need to introduce safety measures as employee will be compensated if they are involved in an accident.

• Employees cannot sue their employer for damages when they are involved in an accident.

• Employees are likely to be more careful with their work and have less accidents

• Employees who make false SOCSO claims can be dismissed for misconduct.

Marissa works in a private agency in Kuantan. According to the Employment Act, which of the following holiday must include in her 5 paid public holidays?

• New Year

• Thaipusam

• National Day

• Sultan Perak's Birthday

Which of the following benefits are NOT mandatory under The Employment Act 1955?

• Sick leaves

• Annual leaves

• Paternity leaves

• Maternity leaves

Indirect financial payment given to employees are known as

• commission

• stock option

• employee benefits

• financial incentives

The difference between benefits and rewards is that __

• benefits are given to all employees, whereas rewards are only offered to senior staff

• benefits are given to all employees, whereas rewards depend upon performance

• Benefits are financial whereas rewards are non-financial

• benefits are for those who performed whereas rewards provided to all employees.

At the age of 55, employees are permitted to withdraw their savings from the Employee Provident Fund.

• True

• False