Maimunah Aminuddin provides a clear insight into various components of the Malaysian industrial relations system, including its history, the role of government, trade unions, and employers. The rights of both employers and employees at the workplace are examined as well as the right of both parties to form and join a trade union, collective bargaining, trade disputes, collective action such as strikes and pickets and the role of the Industrial Court. The relevant employment laws are explored, including legislation relating to safety and health and also social security protection. Employer’s rights to take disciplinary action are also outlined.
This book is essential reading for students of industrial relations, human resource practitioners and trade union leaders.
Maimunah is also the author of Human Resource Management published by McGraw-Hill in 2023.
Brief Table of Contents
Dedication
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 An Overview
Chapter 2 The Employment Act and Related Acts
Chapter 3 The Social Security Laws
Chapter 4 The Law on Occupational Safety and Health
Chapter 5 Trade Unions
Chapter 6 Collective Bargaining
Chapter 7 Trade Disputes and Industrial Action
Chapter 8 The Industrial Court
Chapter 9 Discipline at the Workplace
Appendix A Example of a Letter of Appointment
Appendix B Items Found in Company Handbooks
Appendix C Example of a Collective Agreement (with Notes)
Appendix D Excerpts from the Employment Act 1955 (as of January 2024)
Appendix E Examples of Industrial Court Awards
Appendix F Amendments to the Trade Unions Act 1959
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Index
