Enforce law on workers’ housing, MTUC tells Putrajaya
A worker inspecting disposable gloves at the Top Glove factory production line in Shah Alam. The US recently accused the glove manufacturer of using forced labour linked to the hiring of foreign workers. – AFP pic, August 31, 2020.
PUTRAJAYA must not entertain any excuse from errant employers who fail to address their workers’ housing needs as the three-month grace period to comply with the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 ends today, said a union. Malaysian Trades Union Congress secretary-general J. Solomon said employers have been given enough time to fulfil the requirements.
“The Human Resources Ministry must not allow employers to cite financial drawbacks due to Covid-19 as reason to delay the enforcement of the laws,” he said. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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