The Employment Act, of 1955 is the main legislation on labour matters in Malaysia. The Employment Act provides minimum terms and conditions (mostly of monetary value) to a certain category of workers. Explain the term contract of service and ways of terminating the contract of service. Determine the important matters on hours of work.

The Employment Act, of 1955 is the main legislation on labour matters in Malaysia. The Employment Act provides minimum terms and conditions (mostly of monetary value) to a certain category of workers. Explain the term contract of service and ways of terminating the contract of service. Determine the important matters on hours of work.

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

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ISBN:9781337399395

Author:Pratt, David J.

Publisher:Pratt, David J.

Chapter18: Life-cycle Costing

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