Chapter 3: Employment Act 1955 (Amendment) 2022 Quiz

What is one of the main objectives of the amendment to the Employment Act 1955?

• To reduce maternity leave from 60 days to 30 days

• To increase the number of working hours per week

• To decrease the penalties for violations

• To enhance and improve the protection and welfare of workers

What is the new maternity leave duration after the amendment to the Employment Act 1955?

• 60 days

• 98 days

• 30 days

• 45 days

How many days of paternity leave are provided under the amendment to the Employment Act 1955?

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 60 days

• 30 days

What is the new standard working week duration after the amendment to the Employment Act 1955?

• 45 hours

• 60 hours

• 35 hours

• 50 hours

What does the provision of flexible working arrangements aim to achieve?

• Increase working hours

• Promote productivity and reduce absenteeism

• Decrease employee benefits

• Prohibit maternity leave

What does the prohibition of forced labor aim to prevent?

• Reducing maternity leave

• Promoting fair wages

• Compelling individuals to work against their will

• Increasing job opportunities

What is the requirement before employing foreign workers under the amendment to the Employment Act 1955?

• Hire foreign workers directly

• Pay a fee to the government

• No requirement for approval

• Obtain prior approval from the Director General of JTKSM

What does the provision of written contracts between contractors and laborers aim to enhance?

• Clarity and transparency regarding employment terms

• Increase disputes

• Decrease salaries

• Reduce job security

What do the provisions relating to 'Employee Presumption' and 'Employer Presumption' establish?

• Presumptions regarding working hours

• Presumptions regarding the status of employment relationships

• Presumptions regarding salary calculations

• Presumptions regarding maternity leave

What is the purpose of increasing general penalties to RM50,000 under the amendment to the Employment Act 1955?

• Encourage non-compliance with the law

• Reduce penalties for offenses

• Serve as a deterrent against non-compliance with the law

• Reward employers for violations