PUTRAJAYA: Flexible working hours, work days and workplace arrangements are now officially recognised as part of flexible work arrangements under Sections 60P and 60Q of the Employment Act 1955.
Flexible work arrangements allow employees to customise their working hours or breaks within the total daily or weekly working hours set by their employer, offering a new level of flexibility for both workers and companies.
To promote its adoption, the Human Resources Ministry, in collaboration with strategic partners, has launched comprehensive guidelines to empower employees and optimise human resources while reducing operational costs for employers.
In a statement, the ministry said the guidelines serve as a practical roadmap for implementing these arrangements, adding that the document outlines critical elements such as definitions, methods of implementation, application procedures and the respective responsibilities of employees and employers.
"From understanding what flexible work arrangements entails to the steps required for implementation, these guidelines ensure clarity for all parties involved," the ministry said.
Through partnerships with the Labour Department and Talent Corporation Malaysia, the ministry will continue providing training and support to target groups, fostering the successful adoption of flexible work arrangements across diverse sectors.
The guidelines are available here. – Bernama
