Employment Act 1955 & Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Malaysia)
Empowering corporate leaders at ThinkHub i-City to master the Employment Act and Industrial Relations Act, turning legal compliance into a strategic shield against workplace disputes.
9 – 10 December 2025
Program Overview
The Employment Act 1955 & Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Malaysia) masterclass was successfully executed on 14–15 July 2026 as an intensive public program at ThinkHub i-City. Facilitated by the highly regarded labor law and industrial relations expert Mr. Saiful Farhan, this comprehensive two-day course brought together HR professionals, line managers, and business leaders from various corporate sectors to master the complexities of Malaysian employment legislation.
Navigating the legalities of the workplace requires precision, especially following the recent sweeping statutory amendments. Misinterpreting compliance standards regarding working hours, wage calculations, or termination protocols can expose a company to heavy statutory penalties, union disputes, or costly backwages at the Industrial Court. This masterclass was structured to strip away legal jargon, equipping attendees with a highly practical, ironclad framework to protect their organizations while fostering a fair, legally compliant workplace environment.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Deeply understand the interplay between the Employment Act 1955 and the Industrial Relations Act 1967, including the distinct jurisdictions of the Labour Court and the Industrial Court.
- Flawlessly interpret and implement the latest amendments, ensuring complete alignment with updated salary thresholds, extended maternity/paternity leave, and flexible working structures.
- Audit and upgrade internal HR documents, verifying that employment contracts, probation policies, and company handbooks meet strict legal criteria.
- Execute payroll and wage compliance with absolute accuracy, calculating correct deductions, overtime rates, and incomplete month wages.
- Proactively manage workplace protections, confidently handling statutory mandates regarding sexual harassment, anti-discrimination, and forced labor prohibitions.
- Mitigate high-stakes legal risks, establishing airtight disciplinary, grievance, and dismissal procedures that stand up to the test of "just cause and excuse."
Programme Experience
The energy at ThinkHub i-City over the two days was highly collaborative, analytical, and engaging. Because it was a public program, the diverse cohort of attendees shared varied real-world scenarios from different industries, providing a rich sandbox for peer-to-peer learning and practical problem-solving.
Day 1 was an intensive deep dive into Understanding the Employment Act 1955. Mr. Saiful Farhan guided the room through the critical shifts in the EA’s coverage, specifically addressing contract terms, payroll adjustments, and statutory leave expansions. The room shifted into an active workshop setting as participants audited sample employment handbooks and worked through complex computation exercises to ensure error-free calculations for working hours and overtime benefits.
Day 2 elevated the focus toward Industrial Relations & Dispute Resolution. The atmosphere became intensely practical as the cohort moved from statutory rules to behavioral and defensive HR management. Participants mapped out the legal roadmap for handling employee misconduct, grievances, and lawful termination. Under Mr. Saiful’s expert guidance, attendees analyzed real Industrial Court case studies, dissecting why employers win or lose dismissal disputes. The masterclass concluded with an interactive Q&A session, leaving the entire group thoroughly synchronized, highly confident, and fully armed with the tactical tools needed to safeguard their companies against industrial relation pitfalls.
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Richworks Corporate Training delivers HRD Corp claimable programmes that focus on practical learning, regulatory clarity, and measurable workplace impact. Our training is designed to support organisations in developing competent, confident, and compliant teams guided by experienced facilitators with real industry exposure.
