Employment Act (Act 265), [As At 1st January 2023] An Act relating to employment. Detailed Contents Of Employment Act 1955 (Act 265) : The Employment Act 1955 (Act 265) is a piece of legislation that regulates employment in Malaysia. It is designed to protect the rights of employees and ensure fair treatment in the workplace. The Act covers a wide range of employment-related issues, including minimum wage, working hours, overtime pay, annual leave, sick leave, and termination of employment. The Act is supported by several regulations and orders, which provide further guidance on how it should be implemented. These regulations and orders cover a range of topics, including employment of women, foreign workers, and young persons, as well as industrial relations and social security. Some of the key provisions of the Employment Act 1955 (Act 265) are: 1.Minimum wage: The Act sets a minimum wage for employees in the private sector, which is currently set at RM1,200 per month in Peninsular Malaysia and RM1,100 per month in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan. 2.Working hours: The Act limits the maximum number of working hours per week to 48 hours, with a maximum of eight hours per day. Employees are entitled to at least one rest day per week. 3.Overtime pay: Employees who work more than the normal hours of work are entitled to overtime pay, which is set at a rate of 1.5 times their normal hourly rate. Employment Act 1955 (Act 265) Contains : Employment Act 1955 (Act 265) Employment Information Act 1953 (Act 159) Employment (Restriction) Act 1968 (Act 796), Regulations & Orders Weekly Holidays Act 1950 (Act 220) Holidays Act 1951 (Act 369) Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012 (Act 753) & Regulations Minimum Wages Order 2020