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If you earn more than RM5000 and do not belong to the “employee” category, you must submit your application through the Industrial Relations Department. Based on the two sections above, overtime is work performed outside the working hours specified in the employment contract. It is not based on a generic 9-5, but on what is stated in the contract. However, as explained above, EA also points out that the hours specified in the contract are subject to the limits of § 60A (1). Under the new amendments, Section 60A(1) states that an employment contract cannot compel an employee to work – the International Relations Act applies throughout Malaysia to all categories of workers, regardless of salary level or occupation. There are certain technical conditions and possible exceptions to working time limits under the EA, but the above sets out the general position. (1) For the purpose of determining the amount due to an employee or subcontractor for work under section 31, the Tribunal may refer the matter to the Director General with a request that he inquire into the matter and report his findings thereon to the Tribunal, and the Director General shall comply with such request. The law applies to employees whose salary is less than RM2000 per month. The rights of workers earning more than RM 2000 per month are regulated by the Contracts Act under the Contracts Act 1950. Are there any new trends or hot topics in labour and employment regulation in your area of responsibility? Are there any proposals to amend the legislation at present? Severance pay is payable if termination occurs by reduction or at the close of business.