Better employee protection after Parliament approves Employment Act amendments


KUALA LUMPUR: There will now be better protection for employees, including a provision for flexible working arrangements, after the Dewan Rakyat passed amendments to the Employment Act.

The amendments also cover provisions against sexual discrimination, forced labour practices as well as better maternity and paternity benefits.

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