How many days of annual and sick leave in Malaysia?
Under the Employment Act, annual leave is 8 days a year for under 2 years of service, 12 days for 2 to 5 years and 16 days for 5 years or more. Sick leave is 14, 18 and 22 days, plus up to 60 days of hospitalisation leave.
Annual leave
8 days (under 2 years), 12 days (2 to 5 years), 16 days (5 years or more). Staff who have worked less than a full year get it in proportion. Your contract can give more, never less.
Sick leave and hospitalisation
Sick leave with a medical certificate: 14 days (under 2 years), 18 days (2 to 5 years), 22 days (5 years or more). When a doctor says the staff must be hospitalised, up to 60 days a year in total, which includes the sick leave days used.
Maternity, paternity and public holidays
Maternity leave is 98 days. Married male staff get 7 days of paternity leave. Staff get at least 11 gazetted public holidays a year, including National Day, the King's birthday, the Ruler's or Governor's birthday, Workers' Day and Malaysia Day.
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In Lucco Boss staff apply for leave and claims on their phone, and you approve with one tap. Approved claims flow into payroll. Free for up to 5 staff.
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