9:00am -
9:50am
The Corporate Liability Provision – Section 17A of MACC Act 2009
In effect on June 2020 this amendment will have a deep impact on companies and business
entities as well as individuals within these entities. Breaches can carry serious repercussions
in the short and long-term. In this session the speaker will present :
- Key Features Of The Provision And Implications
- Adequate Procedures Needed To Safeguard The Organisation
- Understanding Its Implications To Directors, Partners And Top Management
- Corrupt Activities And Its Impact On Your Business Community
9:50am -
10:40am
Workplace Discrimination in Gender, Race and Religion
In employment, discrimination causes people being denied of jobs, restricted to certain
occupations, offered lower pay, declined promotions & increments, to name a few. Therefore,
new provisions to the Employment Act will be legislated to prohibit discrimination of employees
based on religion, ethnicity and gender, among other things. Let's take a look into issues of
discimination and the policies that could be adjusted:
- Types Of Discrimination
- Avoiding Discriminatory Practises In Recruitment Processes
- Employment Discrimination Cases & Complaints
- What To Expect With The New Provisions
Donovan Cheah
Partner
Messrs. Donovan & Ho
1:00am - 11:50am
Fraud & Compliance Investigations and Recovery
Many workplace crimes are "inside jobs." They can involve employees stealing money, inventory, equipment or intellectual property. Or they could be more sophisticated schemes such as bribery, kickbacks or payroll fraud. An investigation into an employee's wrongdoing can be costly, disruptive and time-consuming, with unexpected complications if it is not conducted with the utmost care and confidentiality. This session will cover essentials to be considered before, in an investigation and after an alleged fraudulent activity.
Monitoring of Employees
Developing a fraud response plan
Responding to fraudulent activity
Conducting an internal investigation
Employee Rights & Duties during an Investigation
Recovery Remedies
Siva Kumar Kanagasabai
Partner
SKRINE
11:50am - 12:40pm
Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era
Two years after the international burst of the #MeToo movement, Budget 2020 aims to improve
the handling of sexual harassment complaints. Let's take a closer look at how human resources
can plan a part in managing & mitigating sexual harassment issues. Presented in this session are:
- Developing A Responsive Process
- Changing The Culture
- Including A Sexual Harassment Code/policy In Your Handbook
- Fostering A Safer Culture For Employees To Come Forward
- Procedures To Prevent And Understand The Major Misconduct
- Case Studies
Tham Li Vyen
Partner - Dispute Resolution
Raja, Darryl & Loh
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Forum 1: How Budget 2020 Will & Has Affected Employment in Malaysia?
The Government has revealed that it plans to review the Employment Act 1955, as a measure
to remain relevant to the current needs of the labour market. In this forum we will deliberate
among our esteemed panelists on the highlights of #Budget2020's employment and HR issues.
Areas open to discussion are:
- Minimum Wage
- The Employment Act 1955
- Sexual Harassment
- Employee Discrimination
- The Different "@Work" Programmes
Sivabalah Nadarajah
Partner
Messrs. Shearn Delamore & Co.
Kunaseelan Nadarajah
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9:00am -
9:50am
Best Practices for a Retrenchment Exercise
With the worldwide economic slowdown, several organisations have no choice but to cut back
and adjust their business operations. As such, retrenchment has now become an issue in
the country. When undergoing a retrenchment exercise, employers have certain obligations
to take note of and employees have certain rights. In this session, we take a look at
retrenchment from a legal perspective and the many legal considerations behind a
retrenchment exercise. Here is what will be discussed:
- Best Practices In Retrenching
- Guidelines In Selecting Employees To Retrench
- Legal Considerations
- Code Of Conduct For Industrial Harmony
9:50am -
10:40am Absenteeism in the Workplace: Handling It Effectively and Within Legal Boundaries
It is said absence makes the heart grow fonder, but that's rarely the case when they are your
employees. Beyond legal recourse, there are steps employers can take to better manage
or reduce employee absenteeism. Areas to be discussed in this session include:
- Challenges In Handling Absenteeism
- Responsibilities Of HR
- Employee Attendance Policy
- Best Approaches In Addressing Unscheduled Absences
- Recommended Disciplinary Procedures
- Legal Issues That Can Arise
Badrol-Izam Baharom
General Manager
HR Operations
Sapura Energy Berhad
11:00am - 11:50am
OSHA Investigations – Know the Process
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Act exists to enforce safety and
health regulations in places of employment throughout Malaysia. The Department of
Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) typically conducts workplace investigations without
notifying employers, and an unexpected knock on the door can leave employers overwhelmed.
Knowing DOSH's inspection process prepares employers in any situations. In this session we
will take a look into things that employers should know:
- The Provision Of The Occupational Safety And Health Act 1994
- Type Of Accidents & Ensuing Investigations
- Investigation Processes
- Penalties
Pn Salina Bt. Tukimin
Pengarah BahagianKejuruteraan Forensik
Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan
11:50am - 12:40pm
The Do's and Don'ts of Conducting Employee Background Checks
Most people might find it unseemly to run a background check on a potential date prior to
saying yes. But the same does not hold true when hiring a new employee. While taking a
chance on a blind date may result in a bad evening, there's absolutely no doubt that making a
wrong hiring decision can haunt your company, your other employees and your client base for
a much longer run. Some areas to consider:
- Pre-Hiring Considerations
- Interview Process
- Applicant Assessment
- Legal Boundaries On Background Checks
Sam Haggag
Country Manager
ManpowerGroup
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Forum 2: Disruptive HR: Staying Relevant in Uncharted Territories
We're currently living in one of the most rapidly changing and disruptive periods. And with a
multigenerational workforce, expectations of millennials, trust in leadership and popularity of
new work trends, it's difficult to keep up with it all. In this forum we will sit down among
seasoned HR professionals to share with your and discuss their best approaches in surviving
this era. Areas to be discussed:
- Building A Solid Workforce In A Disrupted World
- Employee Experience
- Artificial Intelligence
- Assembling The Right Teams
- Tracking, Measurements And Recalibratiom
Zamir Hamdy Hamdan
Assistant Vice President,
(Human Capital)
Astro
Chee Gay Lim
Chief Human Resources Officer
TDCX (formerly know as Teledirect Telecommerce)
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