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Labour Case

The Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Chapter 76) empowers the Director to hear and determine disputes between employees and employers concerning wage payments and other cash entitlements through a tribunal known as the Labour Court. Authorised officers shall preside over and adjudicate disputes between employees and employers.

Procedure to File Labour Case

Be present personally and give an oath statement before an Officer to record down the claim and submit important documents / information: –

 

  1. Name and address of the complainant.
  2. Identification card or passport / travel document for foreign workers.
  3. Employer’s name and address.
  4. Letter of appointment and a contract of service.
  5. Income and payroll details.
  6. The type and amount of the claim.
  7. In the case of a joint claim, a joint claim authorization letter must be completed and signed by all claimants; and
  8. Letter of termination (if applicable).
Parties Who Can Make Labour Case Claims

Claims by Employee

Type of ClaimRelevant SectionApplicable LawEligible Person
(a) Wages or any other payments under the contract of service, or entitlements under any labour laws or regulations.Section 8ASarawak Labour Ordinance (Chapter 76)Employees under the First Schedule
(b) Confirmation or setting aside of any decision made under Section 14(1). The case must be filed within 60 days from the date the employer’s decision is communicated to the employee.Section 8ASarawak Labour Ordinance (Chapter 76)Employees under the First Schedule
(c) Any form of employment discrimination claim arising from unequal treatment by the employer towards the employee.Section 19ASarawak Labour Ordinance (Chapter 76)Employees under the First Schedule

 

Claims by Employer

Type of Claim

Relevant Section

Applicable Law

Eligible Person

Wages in lieu of notice for an employee whose contract of service was terminated without notice, or where notice was given but not served in full.

Section 8A

Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Chapter 76)

Employees under the First Schedule

Procedural Handling Labour Case
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Please contact the nearest Labour Offices (Department of Labour Office Headquarters & Divisional Offices).

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Please click HERE to check the status of the labour complaint that has been made.

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