Employment Act 1955
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- Q1
Which of the following is FALSE about the Employment Act 1955
Sets out minimumstandards for employment contract
Applicable to employment in Malaysia
Main sociallegislation governing employment relationship
30s - Q2
What was the precursor of the Employment Act 1955?
Industrial Relations Act 1937
Employment Ordinance 1955
Labour Act 1933
30s - Q3
For employees whose salary are above RM4,000, which provision in the EA 1955 is not applicable?
Overtime pay
Public Holiday
Rest Day
30s - Q4
What type of contract is covered under EA 1955?
Independent Contractor
Contract of Service
Contract for Service
30s - Q5
Under section 12(2) of EA 1955, how much notice period should an employee with 4 years’ service give to the company if no clauses on notice period is in the offer letter?
24 hours
1 month
6 weeks
30s - Q6
What is the minimum number of Public Holidays under s60D (1)?
10 days
11 days
16 days
30s - Q7
In what situation can an employer compel an employee to perform overtime work?
Urgent work to be done in the company's systems
Urgent work where the deadline is within 12 hours
Urgent work to be done to machinery or plant
30s - Q8
These leaves are covered under EA 1955 EXCEPT
Annual Leave
Compassionate Leave
Paternity Leave
30s - Q9
An employee is not entitled to any maternity allowance if at the time of her confinement she has ____ or more surviving children.
5
4
6
30s - Q10
What is the limit of total deduction from wages for an employee who has no housing loan?
75%
50%
25%
30s