What is a replacement leave in Malaysia?
A replacement leave, commonly known as time off in lieu, is when companies offer staff the opportunity to take a day off in exchange for working weekends or public holidays instead of paying overtime for eligible employees.
What about employees who are not eligible for overtime pay?
Employees who don’t qualify for overtime pay can still benefit from replacement leave days. While there is no legal requirement to do so, employers often provide this extra time off as an alternative reward.
Is replacement leave only for employees working on public holidays?
Time-off-in lieu is not solely restricted to public holidays but can also be accrued through the working of additional hours on working days or when employees attend work-related training on weekends and after regular office hours.
Need help with managing employee leave?
Many businesses need help keeping track of employee leave and complying with all relevant legislation. That’s why many companies are turning to a leave management system, which can help them manage their employees’ time off in an efficient and easy-to-use way.
Employment Hero’s online leave management system allows businesses to store all employee information in a centralised, cloud-based location. This eliminates the need for paper-based leave calendars and manual HR processes, freeing up valuable time and resources to focus on growing your business.
So if you’re looking for an efficient way to manage employee leave, reach out to us for a demo with Employment Hero today.
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