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An employee is deemed to be absent without permission if they take sick leave without a medical certificate, or in the case of having a certificate they did not inform their employer within what time-frame?

  • 48 hours from commencement of leave (correct)
  • 48 hours from the employer being notified
  • 72 hours from commencement of leave
  • 24 hours from commencement of leave

    • An employee with 6 years of service requires hospitalization. What is the maximum amount of paid sick leave they are entitled to for a year?

  • 22 days, and an additional 38 days if hospitalization is certified
  • 60 days, inclusive of any other sick leave entitlement (correct)
  • 18 days, plus additional days as per hospitalization
  • 22 days, plus additional days as per hospitalization

    • What is the minimum period of employment required for a married male employee to be eligible for paid paternity leave?

  • 6 months immediately before the commencement of leave
  • 24 months immediately before the commencement of leave
  • 9 months immediately before the commencement of leave
  • 12 months immediately before the commencement of leave (correct)

    • Under what condition related to notifying the employer about the pregnancy, will a married male employee be entitled to paternity leave in a case of a birth?

    <p>If the employer was notified at least 30 days from the expected confinement (C), If the employer was notified as early as possible after the birth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A male employee has been working for his current employer for 3 years. He has used 10 days of sick leave already this year, and he now requires 7 days off for a non-hospitalization medical reason. What is the implication for him?

    <p>He can take 7 days of sick leave, as he is entitled to 18 days off per year. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum required duration for a rest day for shift workers?

    <p>30 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must employers do at the beginning of each month regarding employee rest days?

    <p>Prepare a roster of rest days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must records of prepared rosters be preserved?

    <p>Six years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can an employee be compelled to work on a rest day?

    <p>If they are part of a continuous shift operation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the case Malayan Commercial Banks Association & Anor v Association of Bank Officers?

    <p>It clarified conditions under which bank employees may work on rest days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an employer do when the same day is appointed as a rest day for all employees?

    <p>Display a conspicuous notice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of work is exempt from the regulations on rest days?

    <p>Essential services that operate continuously (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Director General in relation to disputes about rest days?

    <p>To decide if work requires continuous operation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an employee becomes eligible for maternity leave while on annual leave, what happens to the annual leave?

    <p>The annual leave is deemed not to have been taken for the days covered by the maternity leave. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence if an employee does not apply for annual leave during the year?

    <p>The employee forfeits the right to that leave. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an employer rejects an employee’s application for annual leave, what is the employer required to do at the end of the year?

    <p>The employer must pay the employee one day's pay for every day of leave still due. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Upon termination of employment, what is an employee entitled to regarding paid annual leave?

    <p>The employee must take all paid annual leave due in the year of the termination, before the termination date. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rate of pay is an employee entitled to receive during the period of their paid annual leave?

    <p>Their ordinary rate of pay. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an employee’s contract of service is terminated before they have used all their annual leave, under what conditions is the employer NOT required to pay for the remaining leave?

    <p>If the employee is dismissed under section 14 (1) (a). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for covering the cost of an employee's medical examination for sick leave?

    <p>The employer is responsible for the cost of the medical examination. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can an employer accept a medical certificate from a non-panel doctor for sick leave?

    <p>The employer can accept a certificate from a non-panel doctor if the employee was unable to seek treatment from the company’s panel doctor in a medical emergency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the daily wage of a worker if their monthly wage is RM1,200?

    <p>RM 46 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount an employee is entitled to receive for working on Independence Day, including overtime, if their monthly wage is RM1,200?

    <p>RM 172.50 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what is the legal basis for an employer requiring an employee to work on a public holiday?

    <p>The decision in Lion Metal Industries Sdn Bhd v Metal Industry Employees’ Union (No.Award 267/1993) (C), The decision in Oriental Star Lumut Park Resort Sdn Bhd v Mansor Daoh (1996) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of annual leave days an employee with 3 years of service is entitled to?

    <p>12 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate of pay for overtime work done on a public holiday?

    <p>Three times the worker's hourly rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal consequence for an employee who takes leave without permission?

    <p>The employee may be subject to disciplinary action. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between annual leave and public holidays?

    <p>Annual leave is in addition to public holidays. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main point conveyed in the case of Oriental Star Lumut Park Resort Sdn Bhd v Mansor Daoh (1996)?

    <p>Employers can require workers to work on public holidays, but must pay wages according to the Act. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much is the total wage for the day if 100 units are produced?

    <p>RM1,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included as a gazetted public holiday?

    <p>Valentine's Day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a public holiday falls on a worker's rest day?

    <p>The next day is automatically deemed a public holiday. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can an employee substitute their entitled public holiday?

    <p>By mutual agreement with the employer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fate of a public holiday that falls during an employee's sick leave?

    <p>Another day off will be granted as a paid holiday. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rate must a worker be paid if they are requested to work on a public holiday?

    <p>Two days' extra wages plus holiday pay. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 60D(2A), how is holiday pay determined for an employee on a monthly rate?

    <p>If they receive their monthly wages, they are deemed to have received holiday pay. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of gazetted public holidays employees are entitled to in a year?

    <p>Eleven (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the payment for a daily-paid employee working on a rest day for a period that does not exceed half of his normal hours of work?

    <p>One day's wages at the ordinary rate of pay (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a monthly-paid employee works for more than half but not exceeding his normal hours on a rest day, what will be his payment?

    <p>One day's wages at the ordinary rate of pay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overtime payment rate for any work carried out in excess of the normal hours on a rest day?

    <p>Twice his hourly rate of pay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a worker who is paid on a piece rate basis working on a rest day, how is his payment calculated?

    <p>Twice his ordinary rate per piece (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the wages for a worker with a daily wage of RM30 who works on a rest day from 8 am to 12 pm?

    <p>RM30 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a worker's monthly wage is RM650, what are his daily wages?

    <p>RM25 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a worker works during a rest day from 8 am to 4 pm, having a normal hourly wage of RM2.75, what will be the total payment, assuming he does 10 hours of work?

    <p>RM33 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What time duration qualifies a daily-paid employee to receive two days' wages if working on a rest day?

    <p>More than half but not exceeding normal working hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 5: Holidays and Leave

    • Rest Day (Section 59): All employees are entitled to one rest day per week.
    • If an employee is allowed more than one rest day, the last one is considered the rest day.
    • A continuous period exceeding 30 hours constitutes a rest day for shift workers.
    • For instance, those working the second shift (3pm to 11pm) must have a rest day that lasts at least 30 hours starting from the last working hours (11pm).
    • Roster (Section 59(2)): Employers must create a roster outlining rest days before the start of the month.
    • This roster must specify when the rest days are.
    • Employers can display a notice instead of a roster if all employees' rest days are the same day each week.
    • Roster Preservation (Section 59(3)): Employers must keep the roster (and any relevant recordings) for at least six years after the end of the month for which it was made.
    • Compelled Work on Rest Days (Section 60(1)): Employees cannot be forced to work on a rest day unless their work must run continuously or in shifts.
    • Dispute Resolution (Section 60(1)): In disputes, the Director General has the power to rule on whether work must be carried on continuously or in shifts.
    • Work During Rest Days (Section 60(2)): Rest days can be used for services deemed essential, under Section 60A(2)(f) Employment Act 1955.
    • Daily/Hourly Pay (Section 60(3)(a)): Employees on daily or hourly rates get paid for work on rest days, up to half their normal work hours, at their ordinary pay rate.
    • Example (Section 60(3)(a)): Daily wages for worker A is RM30, and normal working hours are 8am-4pm. If worker A works from 8am to 12pm on a rest day, their wages for that day are RM30.
    • Daily/Hourly pay (Section 60(3)(b)): If the work exceeds half the normal working hours but does not exceed total working hours, wages are calculated as two days' ordinary pay.
    • Example (Section 60(3)(b)): Worker A works from 8 am to 4pm their wages for that day are RM60.
    • Piece Rate (Section 60(3)(c)): An employee on piece rates earns double their usual piece rate on a rest day.
    • Calculation Example: (Section 60(3)(c)): If a worker gets paid RM5 per unit and they produce 100 units on a rest day, their total wages is RM 1000.
    • Public Holidays (Section 60D): Employees get paid at their ordinary rate for public holidays.
    • Public Holidays (Section 60D(1)): Eleven gazetted public holidays, with five specifically named (National Day, Ruler's Birthday, Yang Di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday, Workers' Day, and Malaysia Day).
    • Further Public Holidays (Section 60D(1)(b)): Other public holidays are appointed.
    • Public Holiday Notice (Section 60D(1A)): Employers must display notice of public holidays clearly.
    • Public Holidays on Rest Days (Section 60D(1B)): If a public holiday falls on a rest day, the next day becomes the paid public holiday.
    • Substitution of Public Holidays: (Section 60D(1B)): Public holidays can be substituted with other days by mutual agreement between the employer and employee.
    • Public Holiday Work (Section 60D(3)(a)): If an employee is asked to work on a public holiday, they must be paid a premium rate for the extra work.
    • Example (Section 60D(3)(a)): If a worker's monthly wage is RM1200, then for extra work on a public holiday, the daily wage calculated will be RM92, and total wages will be RM138.
    • Annual Leave (Section 60E): Length of service determines annual leave entitlement.
    • Annual Leave (Section 60E(1)): Less than 2 years of service = 8 days.
    • Two to 5 years of service = 12 days
    • More than 5 years of service = 16 days
    • Annual Leave Application (Section 60E(2)): Workers required to apply for leave; failure to do so results in forfeiture.
    • If an application is rejected, the employer must compensate the employee for the lost leave.
    • Annual Leave at Termination (Section 60E(2A)): Employees are entitled to remaining annual leave before termination of contract.
    • Annual Leave Payment (Section 60E(3)): Employees are deemed to have received paid annual leave if they receive their monthly wages.
    • Sick Leave (Section 60F): Workers get paid sick leave after medical examination by a designated doctor.
    • Medical Examination (Section 60F): The employer pays for the medical check-up.
    • Sick Leave without notification (Section 60F(2)): Workers who do not notify their employer within 48 hours that they are absent on sick leave cannot claim compensation.
    • Sick leave allowance (Section 60F(aa)): Those working under 2 years get 14 days of sick leave, between 2-5 years of service get 18 days, and over 5 years of service get 22 days of sick leave per year. If hospitalization is needed, the sick leave allowance can be extended to 60 days.
    • Paternity Leave (Section 60 FA): Married men get paid maternity leave under specified conditions.

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