Mata Employee Handbook v12016
Mata Employee Handbook v12016
Mata Employee Handbook v12016
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EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
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THE CONTENT
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INTRODUCTION
The year 2016 is the maturity for MATA. This is the year where all our available facilities are
now fully optimized.
This Employee Handbook provides you with an overview of MATA policies, benefits, and
rules. It is intended to familiarize you with important information about the Company, as well
as provide guidelines for your employment experience with us in an effort to foster a safe
and healthy work environment.
Please understand that this booklet only highlights company policies, practices, and benefits
for your personal understanding and cannot, therefore, be construed as a legal document
or an express or implied contract.
All employees shall seek clarification or explanation of the contents of this Handbook
from the People & Service Support.
Regard;
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Vision
To be the Centre of Excellence for Aviation Training conforming to major
airworthiness authorities standards.
Mission
To produce professional, skilled and competent aviation personnel for the
world.
Objectives
To be the leading organization in supplying highly qualified aviation
professional for global aviation industry.
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2 APPOINTMENTS OF EMPLOYMENT
All staff and Managerial appointment must seek the approval of Chief Executive
Officer. The Company will hire individuals based on their education, experience,
merit and suitability for the position.
3 ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES
The Company will define the duties and responsibilities of all employees. The
Company reserves the right to review and modify their duties and responsibilities
from time to time.
4 PROBATION
All new employees shall be required to serve a probationary period to assess the
employees performance and suitability. Probation period as per below:
Where the employee does not perform satisfactorily during the probationary
period, his probationary period may be extended for another three (3) to six (6)
months or his employment may be terminated.
5 PROMOTION
The Company shall maintain a policy that employees of the Company are
eligible to be considered for promotion when a vacancy arises or when a
new position is created.
The Companys selection of any employee for promotion shall be final and the
employee will be notified in writing.
In the event that the Company finds the employee unsuitable in the higher
grade during the probationary period, he will be reverted to his former grade
and be eligible only to the salary and other privileges of the former grade or be
reassigned to an equivalent position in the former grade.
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6 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
During the probationary period, either party may at any time give to the party
notice of his intention to terminate the employment contract by giving a notice
in writing or pay in lieu of such notice as follows:
Should an employee terminate his/her service with the Company without serving
the full notice, he/she is required to pay to the Company the salary in lieu of the
short notice period.
The employee concerned is required to complete the Exit Interview Form and
return all the Companys properties as stated in the Resigned Staff Clearance
Checklist Form upon resignation.
In the event of termination without notice, the terminating party must pay to the
other party an equivalent salary in-lieu-of notice. In the case of dismissal for
misconduct or contravention of the expresses or implied terms of service, no
notice shall be required.
7 RETIREMENT AGE
The retirement age for all employees shall be attaining the age of sixty (60)
years.
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8 WORKING HOURS
Monday to Friday (5-days a week) are the established working days for all
employees.
For those performing Friday prayers, lunch break/hour on Friday will be from
12.30 pm to 2.30 pm. This is to allow them to have their lunch and attend Friday
prayer.
The Management may also change working hours during the month of
Ramadan. This shall be the sole prerogative of the Management.
All employees are required to thumb in and thumb out every time they come in
and leave the office at the end of the day. An employee is considered absent
from work if he fails to do so.
9 OVERTIME
Employees shall be required to work overtime whenever required by the Company for
work done in excess of the normal working hours on normal working days,
during rest days and on gazette public holidays.
Overtime performed shall be calculated as per Section 60A of Employment Act 1955.
The limit of overtime work shall be 104 hours in any one month.
For those who earned more than RM 2,000.00 will be eligible for the Task Allowance if
such work (Special Assignments) has been approved in advance by the respective
Heads of Department (HOD).
Task Allowance will be paid if the employee minimum working hours is 2 hours with the
rate of RM 20.00 and the maximum working hours is 4 hours with the rate of RM 40.00.
Overtime or task perform after working hours will be calculated after half hour break
from the normal working hours.
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All employee shall be entitled to paid holidays on all gazette Federal or State
public holidays applicable to the state in which they are based.
In event of a public holiday falling on a rest day (Sunday), the next day will be
declared a holiday.
The Company reserves the right to declare extra holidays to coincide with any
public holiday and such extra holidays are deductible from the employees
annual leave. In cases where the employee has still not earned his annual leave
or has used up all his earned leave it will be considered as unpaid leave.
Note:
- Board of Governance has agreed and declared Wesak Day is a working day
for the Company and will be substitute with 1st Ramadhan.
11 LEAVE
All employees shall be entitled to the following paid Annual Leave per calendar
year:-
11.1.3 Contract staffs are entitled for twelve (12) days of annual leave for every
contract year.
11.1.4 All annual leave applications are required to be submitted three (3) days
prior to going on leave.
Failure to plan ahead and request for leave at short notice shall result in
leave applications being declined.
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11.1.5 Annual leave entitlement should be taken during the year of entitlement.
However, where the leave could not be taken during the year of
entitlement, the leave can be brought forward to the following year
(maximum of 3 days) and subject to written application by the employee
and approval of the People & Services Support.
11.1.6 The remainder of your annual leave so carried forward will only be valid up
to the 1st quarter of the following year. Payment in lieu of leave will not be
entertained.
11.1.7 An employee who resigns from the Company will be entitled to annual
leave calculated on a pro rata basis which shall be utilized in lieu of
notice, subject to the Company's approval.
11.1.8 Annual leave is the prerogative of the Company and the Company
reserves the right to recall employees from leave or to cancel their leave
if their service is required urgently.
Hospitalization Required:
*Maximum of sixty (60) working days in the aggregate in each calendar year inclusive of
non-hospitalization sick leave.
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11.2.5 An employee who absents himself from work on medical leave and does
not inform the Company within twenty four (24) hours of the issuance of
the medical leave certificate shall be deemed to have been absent from
work without the permission of the Company and without reasonable
excuse for the days on which he is absent from work and shall be subject
to disciplinary action.
11.2.6 Any medical leave that run 3 days in a row must be issued from
government clinics/hospitals only and not from private clinic.
11.2.7 Any medical leave taken from clinics outside 20km from the residents
without valid reason, will not be accepted.
11.3.2 The employee concerned must produce a Fit for Duty certificate from the
relevant registered doctor or Government hospital authorities or
approved medical practitioner before he is allowed to resume work.
11.3.3 The above benefit will not apply to employees who are eligible for
compensation or benefits from any recognized statutory bodies during
the long leave (e.g. SOCSO, etc.). However, the Company will advance
the monies to the concerned employees during the waiting period for
the compensation from the said bodies. The advance money will be
reimbursed to the Company upon receipt of the benefit from the relevant
bodies.
11.3.4 The Company shall consider medically boarding out the employee
concerned after the 9th month of the prolonged medical leave period in
the event that the employee is declared "unfit for duty" by the Company's
panel of doctors at that time.
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11.4.2 A female employee shall not be entitled to paid maternity leave if at the
time of her confinement; she has five (5) or more surviving children.
11.4.3 Maternity leave shall not commence earlier than one (1) month prior to the
expected date of delivery or later than one day subsequent to the birth
of the child.
11.4.6 For the new female staff, it is not applicable if at the point of joining the
company, they were already 28 weeks of pregnancy. Anyhow it is
applicable for subsequent pregnancy.
11.5.1 A confirmed male staff member shall be granted paid paternity leave of
three (3) days from the birth date of his child (up to his first 5 surviving
children).
11.6.2 In the event of death of immediate family members (i.e. spouse, children
and parents, parents in-law, brothers and sisters);
11.6.4 In the event of natural disaster affecting the employee or members of his
family, or his property;
11.6.5 Staff member must inform by phone to their respective HOD or the HR
Department within twenty-four (24) hours of commencement of such
leave, otherwise he shall be considered absent without leave.
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11.6.6 Where compassionate leave application is not approved, the leave shall
be deducted from the employee's annual leave entitlement, or, where
the employees annual leave entitlement is completely utilized, the
leave shall be treated as unpaid leave.
11.6.7 Upon returning to work, the employee must submit the documentary
evidence such as a death certificate, documents from the hospital or
police or other suitable documentary proof to support the
application to the HR Department.
11.7.1 A confirmed staff member shall be granted three (3) days paid
marriage leave upon the occasion of his first legal marriage.
11.7.2 The leave must be applied fourteen (14) days prior to the intended leave.
11.8.1 The Company shall entirely at its discretion grant paid leave for those days
on which a confirmed employee is required to sit for an examination.
Employees are entitled to a maximum three (3) days of Examination leave
for every year.
11.8.2 Such leave shall only be considered if the resulting qualification would be
beneficial to the employees present or future assignment in the
Company.
11.8.3 The Company reserves the right to take disciplinary action against any
employee found to be abusing his exam leave.
11.9.1It is not the Companys policy to grant unpaid leave to employees unless it
is unavoidable.
11.9.2 Employees are not encouraged to apply for unpaid leave and only in
extenuating circumstances shall unpaid leave be granted at the sole
discretion of the Company providing all available paid leave has been
utilized and for the purpose of attending to personal matters.
11.9.2 Only confirmed staff members shall be considered for unpaid leave.
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11.10.1 Employees will be entitled for replacement leave for work done on rest
day with approval of his superior.
11.10.2 An employee who works for a minimum of (4) four hours will be entitled
to (1/2) half day replacement leave. Employee who work for (8)
eight hours and above, will be entitled to (1) one day replacement
leave. However, these employees will be eligible for the above
replacement leave if such work has been approved in advance by the
respective HOD.
11.11.1 A confirmed employee shall be granted a ten (10) working days leave
to perform the Umrah and thirty (30) working days leave to perform the
Hajj.
11.11.2 The Haj leave shall be granted only once in the employees service with
the Company.
The Company views seriously employees who are absent without prior approval.
Employees will be liable for immediate disciplinary action if they are absent
without prior approval and have not informed or attempted to inform the
Company of their absence.
12 TRANSFER
Staff transfer can be considered if there is a suitable job opportunity. Your request
for transfer will be subject to the Companys managements approval at both
the sending and receiving sections/departments and Centers within the
Company.
Notwithstanding the above, the Company shall at its discretion transfer, assign or
second employees to another Department within the Company existing now or
in the future or where his services are so required or shall be required to take
additional duties apart from the normal duties of the post to which he is
appointed.
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13.1 Salary
Salary range is controlled information. A salary range for staff member has been
established for each level to reflect academic qualifications, industry experience
and areas of specialization. The salary range will be reviewed annually to reflect
changing economic situation, market factors or circumstances.
All decisions relating to salary increments are final and not negotiable.
Under the Social Security Act 1965, employees earning up to RM 2,000.00 per
month and employees who earn more than RM 2,000.00 now but previously
contributed to SOCSO, must contribute to the scheme.
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Only applies up to 5 natural surviving children only. Applicable only for confirmed
employee.
All female & male staff RM 100.00 worth token (Baby Gift)
A RM 100.00 worth token will be provided for confirmed staff who is admitted to
the hospital. Such token can be in form of Basket of flowers/fruits or health food.
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The company shall at its sole discretion grant petrol card according to the job
needs of the individual employees. The limit of approval is according to job
requirement.
All lost or stolen petrol cards must be immediately reported to Administration for
replacement.
In the case where the petrol card is unavailable, petrol allowance is given.
Employees who have to use their own car, motorcycle or take public transport on
companys business can claim reimbursement.
Approval by the People & Services Support SBU is required before using own
vehicle or public transport on companys business and for the amount of
reimbursement claim.
If it is require for the employee to travel to other location instructed by the HOD,
the employee must perform the official printed petrol receipt upon returning from
outstation.
14.3 Accommodation
14.3.3 In every case, the Company shall determine and arrange the bookings of
the hotel where an employee shall stay (As per request).
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14.3.4 If two or more employees of the same gender are sent to the same
location, at the same time, they should share 2 persons for a room and
only one person can make a claim.
14.4.2 For those employee outstation duty are less than 8 hours will only be
eligible for half of the quantum.
Employees, who are transfer at the request of the Company, shall be paid a One
Time Relocation Allowance as detailed in the table below.
14.6.1 Fines for all traffic offences and accidents will have to be borne by
the individual concerned.
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15.1.1 The Company shall encourage the training and development of its
employee to further motivate them to contribute more effectively to the
Companys overall business growth and expansion.
15.1.5 The People & Services Support shall arrange for the training courses for the
employees and the full amount of the training cost shall be borne by the
Company which shall include the course fees and other incidental
expenses related to the training such as petrol claims, car park and toll
incurred from Office to the training venue.
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Employees who are sent by the Company to attend seminars or training either
local or overseas will be bonded by a training contract specifying the length of
the minimum period that the employees must serve the company upon
completion of the course.
16 MEDICAL BENEFITS
16.1 Outpatient
16.1.1 All employees and their dependents are eligible for the outpatient
treatment at the Company appointed panel clinics, approved clinics or
any government hospital.
16.1.3 The dependents shall mean employees spouse (first surviving wife only for
those with more than one wife) and children (natural or legally adopted)
of the ages between one (1) to eighteen (18) years.
16.1.4 The maximum clinical coverage for the immediate dependents of the
employees is RM800.00 per year.
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17 DRESS CODE
a. Our Corporate uniform white and blue (support staff) is compulsory on Monday
and Wednesday.
i. The Management has approved that this day is Free and Easy dress code
with the following terms and conditions;
1. Baju Melayu full dress or top only with slack.
2. Slack with collar tee-shirt or casual shirt.
3. No blue / denim jeans, round neck tee-shirt is allowed.
4. Proper attire for ladies but legging or tight pants for female staff is
strictly prohibited.
5. Snicker and casual shoes is allowed.
i. The Management has the right to request staff to wear corporate uniform
on day(s) should there be visits, function, event or special occasion etc.
as or when advised by the Management. Staff will be advised prior to
event day.
The Company shall undertake an Annual Staff performance review during the
fourth quarter of each year.
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As an employee:
19.1.1 You shall at all times and all occasions give your undivided loyalty and
commitment to the Company.
19.1.2 You shall not conduct yourself in such a manner which will likely bring your
personal matters into conflict with your official duties.
19.1.3 You shall not conduct yourself as to bring the Company into dispute.
19.1.4 You shall not conduct yourself in such a manner as can reasonably be
construed as lacking in efficiency.
19.1.5 You shall be honest and shall not behave suspiciously or dishonestly
towards the Company.
19.1.7 You shall not conduct yourself in such a manner that shall be construed as
an act of subordination.
19.1.8 You shall keep secret all transactions, accounts, information, dealing,
business affairs affecting the Company and/or any persons that the
Company shall have dealings with.
19.1.9 You shall dress in a presentable manner so as not to impair the image of
the Company or the effective working of other employees.
19.1.11 Any breach of this Regulation shall render the employee liable to
dismissal.
19.2 Presents
Employees and their families shall inform the People & Services Support
immediately of any presents received from any sources (other than gifts
or personal friends or relatives) whether in the shape of money, goods,
free passage and other personal benefits.
Common New Year gift such as calendars, diaries and other materials not
exceeding than RM100 .00 in value shall be received without informing
the Company.
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Staff member shall not discuss, disclose or divulge, at any time during your
service with the Company or thereafter, any trade secrets, transactions or
information in or relating to the Companys trade which shall come to
your knowledge or possession in the course of your employment with us.
All materials in the following forms; course notes, book, slides, software,
artworks, design, systems, etc whereas the list is non-exhaustive produced
during the course of work either derived from the nature of job
assignments or special company assignment will remain as the company
rights and owned, and employee has to surrender all materials upon
leaving the organization.
19.7 Inefficiency
Should the Company consider an employee fails to carry out this duties
efficiently, a warning letter will after due investigation be addressed to
him.
After three such written warnings have been issued at intervals of not less
than three months, within a period of not more than two years, the
Company shall be entitled to dispense with the services of the employee
in question or alternatively to withhold any increment for which the
employee is eligible.
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