Tackling the issue of forced labour with laws and awareness

PUTRAJAYA: Unlawful salary deductions and failure to include allowances in overtime calculations under the Employment Act 1955 are among the forced labour activities faced by local workers, as listed in the latest Human Resources Ministry guidelines.

Its Minister V. Sivakumar (pic) said forced labour issues in the country were still under control and efforts to curb them, such as issuing guidelines, have been implemented.