OVERVIEW
This two-day intensive program is designed to equip employers with a thorough understanding of their legal obligations concerning foreign workers. The workshop provides an in-depth look at various aspects of compliance from the enforcement perspective, ensuring that participants are well-versed in the latest amendments to employment law, ethical hiring practices, and accommodation standards. Interactive sessions, including case studies and group activities, facilitate practical learning and provide opportunities to apply knowledge in real-world scenarios.
By the end of this course the delegates will be able to:
- Gain a comprehensive overview of the Employment Act 1955, with a focus on recent amendments pertinent to foreign workers.
- Understand the definition, penalties, and indicators of Trafficking in Persons, and how this impacts their role as employers.
- Acquire knowledge about the United States Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, EU Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements, and how these may affect their businesses.
- Identify the key components of ethical hiring practices to avoid forced labour and the associated costs, in compliance with the Private Employment Agencies Act 1981 and Section 60K of the Employment Act.
- Learn about the legal requirements for workers’ accommodation under Act 446, including the minimum standards to ensure compliance.
- Understand the full scope of employers’ obligations and the expectations of the government, recognizing both the challenges and opportunities they present.
- Typically spans 2 days (9am to 5pm).
- Nonetheless, we can customize both the program’s duration and schedule to cater to unique client requirements (e.g., compact 1-day workshops or extended sessions beyond 3 days).
- Human Resources Professionals
- Business Owners and Employers
- Legal Compliance Officers
- Immigration and Visa Processing Teams
- Personnel Handling Workforce Management
- Employment Lawyers and Legal Advisors
- Government Compliance Officers
- Managers and Supervisors of Foreign Workers
PROGRAM OUTLINE
- Arrival of Participants | Breakfast
- Participants arrive and have breakfast.
- Overview & Expectation
- Introduction to JTK SM and NSO MAPO.
- Overview of the US TIP Report and recent EU ESG reporting.
- Understanding Trafficking in Person
- Definition of trafficking in persons.
- Penalties associated with trafficking.
- Recent Amendments to Employment Act 1955
- Section 90B on forced labor.
- Indicators of forced labor.
- Ethical Hiring & Associated Cost
- Overview of the Private Employment Agencies Act 1981.
- Section 60K of the Employment Act.
- Debriefing | Conclusion
- Summary and conclusion of Day 1.
- Arrival of Participants | Breakfast
- Participants arrive and have breakfast.
- Workers’ Accommodation
- Overview of Act 446.
- Minimum standards for workers’ accommodation.
- Employers’ Obligation and Government’s Expectations
- Challenges and opportunities regarding employers’ obligations.
- Case Study (Group Activity)
- Application of knowledge through a group activity.
- Presentation of Group Activity / Q&A
- Groups present their case study findings.
- Question and answer session.
- Debriefing | Conclusion
- Final summary and conclusion of the training program.
Program Methodology
- Hands-on Activities: Practical exercises to reinforce theoretical concepts.
- Group Discussions: Opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and exchange of ideas.
- Role Plays: Simulations of realistic situations to build practical skills.
- Feedback Sessions: Reviews and reflections to encourage improvement.
- Problem-solving Exercises: Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Experiential Learning: Learning by doing, promoting active involvement.
- Interactive Lectures: Engaging presentations by experts in the field.
- Case Studies: Real-world scenarios for learners to apply their knowledge.
- Quizzes & Tests: Regular assessments to track learning progress.
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