Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Act 177), Rules & Regulations [As At 5th October 2022]

Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Act 177)

Detailed Contents Of Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Act 177) :

The Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Act 177) is an act that governs the industrial relations system in Malaysia. It provides a framework for the regulation of the relationship between employers and employees, including trade unions, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution.

The following are the key provisions of the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Act 177) as amended by the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2020:

1. Recognition of trade unions: The Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Act 177) provides for the recognition of trade unions by employers. Employers are required to recognize trade unions that have satisfied the requirements for registration under the Trade Unions Act 1959.

2. Collective bargaining: The Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Act 177) requires employers to engage in collective bargaining with trade unions that represent their employees. The Act provides for the procedures for collective bargaining, including the requirement for a collective agreement to be in writing and signed by both parties.

3. Dispute resolution: The Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Act 177) provides for the resolution of industrial disputes between employers and employees. The Act provides for the establishment of the Industrial Court, which has the power to hear and determine disputes between employers and employees.

4. Unfair dismissal: The Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Act 177) provides for the protection of employees from unfair dismissal. The Act provides for the establishment of the Industrial Court, which has the power to hear and determine claims for unfair dismissal.

Industrial Relations Act 1967 Contains: