Employers who fail to act will face stiffer fines


PETALING JAYA: An amendment to Section 81F of the Employment Act 1955 concerning complaints on sexual harassment will see a five-fold increase in fines from RM10,000 to RM50,000.

At present, Section 81F states that an employer who fails to inquire into complaints of sexual harassment, inform the complainant of the refusal and reasons behind it or submit a report on the inquiry can be fined up to RM10,000 currently.

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