28 employers denied workers 98-day maternity leave, Dewan Rakyat hears

KUALA LUMPUR: Some 44 reports have been received of employers denying pregnant employees their full 98-day maternity leave entitlement as of Oct 31, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said 28 of the reports were confirmed, while the remainder were considered baseless.