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Malay Mail
22-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Minimum wage order at RM1,700 to be enforced nationwide from August 1, no more deferments, says ministry
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 — The 2024 Minimum Wage Order of RM1,700 will come into full effect from August 1, according to the Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma). In today's statement, Kesuma announced that the order will apply to employers nationwide, regardless of the number of employees hired, following the end of the six-month deferment period on July 31. 'Effective August 1, 2025, without exception, all employers, including those who previously benefited from the deferment period, must comply with the RM1,700 monthly minimum wage order. 'This includes non-citizen employees and contract apprentices, but does not apply to domestic workers,' read the statement. The ministry reminded employers to review their company's wage structure to ensure no employee receives a basic salary below the stipulated minimum rate, and to progressively adjust operations by focusing on productivity enhancement and employee skills training. Kesuma also warned that failure to comply with the order is an offence under the National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011, which carries a fine of up to RM10,000 for each affected employee, with an additional penalty of RM1,000 for each day the offence continues after conviction. For repeat offences, the maximum penalty may reach RM20,000 or imprisonment for up to five years. The ministry also encouraged employers to adopt the voluntary progressive wage policy (PWP) that serves to complement the implementation of the minimum wage order. 'Through the PWP, employers have the opportunity to raise employees' incomes based on productivity, skills, and work contributions, while also benefiting from targeted cash incentives provided by the government. 'This not only helps companies retain highly skilled workers but also strengthens long-term competitiveness in an increasingly challenging labour market,' it added. Complaints regarding the implementation of the Minimum Wage Order can be submitted to the Department of Labour nationwide or via Kesuma's official website. Further information on the minimum wage order and the PWP can be obtained at and respectively. — Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
19-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Labor & Employment Lawyers, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, File Suit Against Addiction Research And Treatment, Inc., for Alleged Failure to Reimburse Employees for Business Expenses
Addiction Research And Treatment, Inc. allegedly failed to reimburse employees for business expenses, which included personal cell phone usage on behalf of Defendant. **THIS IS AN ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT** TULARE, Calif., July 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Sacramento employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action complaint alleging that Addiction Research And Treatment, Inc. violated the California Labor Code. The Addiction Research And Treatment, Inc. class action lawsuit, Case No. VCU321645, is currently pending in the Tulare County Superior Court of the State of California. A copy of the Complaint can be read here. According to the lawsuit filed, Addiction Research And Treatment, Inc. allegedly (a) failed to pay minimum wages, (b) failed to pay overtime wages, (c) failed to provide legally required meal and rest periods, (d) failed to provide accurate itemized wage statements, (e) failed to reimburse for required expenses, (f) failed to pay sick wages, and (g) failed to provide wages when due, all in violation of the applicable Labor Code sections listed in California Labor Code Sections 201-203, 226, 226.7, 233, 246, 510, 512, 1194, 1197, 1197.1, 2802, and the applicable Wage Order(s), and thereby gives rise to civil penalties as a result of such alleged conduct. Additional allegations include Addiction Research And Treatment, Inc. failing to reimburse employees for required business expenses. California Labor Code Section 2802 expressly states that 'an employer shall indemnify his or her employee for all necessary expenditures or losses incurred by the employee in direct consequence of the discharge of his or her duties…' During employment, Plaintiff and other California Class Members were allegedly required to use their personal cellular phones as a result of and in furtherance of their job duties. For more information about the class action lawsuit against Addiction Research And Treatment, Inc., call (800) 568-8020 to speak to an experienced California employment attorney today. Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP is an employment law firm with offices located in San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Riverside and Chicago that dedicates its practice to helping employees, investors and consumers fight back against unfair business practices, including violations of the California Labor Code and Fair Labor Standards Act. If you need help in collecting unpaid overtime wages, unpaid commissions, being wrongfully terminated from work, and other employment law claims, contact one of their attorneys today. **THIS IS AN ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT** Media ContactNicholas De BlouwBlumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP(800) 568-8020[email protected]
Malaysian Reserve
15-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Labor & Employment Lawyers, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, File Suit Against Curo Pet, LLC, for Alleged Failure to Reimburse Employees for Business Expenses
The animal medical service provider, Curo Pet, LLC allegedly failed to reimburse employees for business expenses, which included personal cell phone usage on behalf of Defendant. **THIS IS AN ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT** SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The San Francisco employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action complaint alleging that Curo Pet, LLC violated the California Labor Code. The Curo Pet, LLC class action lawsuit, Case No. CGC-25-625576, is currently pending in the San Francisco County Superior Court of the State of California. A copy of the Complaint can be read here. According to the lawsuit filed, Curo Pet, LLC allegedly (a) failed to pay minimum wages, (b) failed to pay overtime wages, (c) failed to provide legally required meal and rest periods, (d) failed to provide accurate itemized wage statements, (e) failed to reimburse for required expenses, (f) failed to pay sick wages, and (g) failed to provide wages when due, all in violation of the applicable Labor Code sections listed in California Labor Code Sections 201-203, 226, 226.7, 233, 246, 510, 512, 1194, 1197, 1197.1, 2802, and the applicable Wage Order(s), and thereby gives rise to civil penalties as a result of such alleged conduct. Additional allegations include Curo Pet, LLC failing to reimburse employees for required business expenses. California Labor Code Section 2802 expressly states that 'an employer shall indemnify his or her employee for all necessary expenditures or losses incurred by the employee in direct consequence of the discharge of his or her duties…' During employment, Plaintiff and other California Class Members were allegedly required to use their personal cellular phones as a result of and in furtherance of their job duties. For more information about the class action lawsuit against Curo Pet, LLC, call (800) 568-8020 to speak to an experienced California employment attorney today. Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP is an employment law firm with offices located in San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Riverside and Chicago that dedicates its practice to helping employees, investors and consumers fight back against unfair business practices, including violations of the California Labor Code and Fair Labor Standards Act. If you need help in collecting unpaid overtime wages, unpaid commissions, being wrongfully terminated from work, and other employment law claims, contact one of their attorneys today. **THIS IS AN ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT** Media ContactNicholas De BlouwBlumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP(800) 568-8020nick@
Malaysian Reserve
14-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Labor & Employment Lawyers, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, File Suit Against Aspen Surgery Center, LLC, for Allegedly Not Paying Employees' Minimum Wages
Aspen Surgery Center, LLC, a medicare certified multi-specialty healthcare facility, allegedly fails to pay employees for time worked off-the-clock, as a result of their time not being accurately recorded. **THIS IS AN ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT** CONTRA COSTA, Calif., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The San Francisco employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action complaint alleging that Aspen Surgery Center, LLC violated the California Labor Code. The Aspen Surgery Center, LLC class action lawsuit, Case No. C25-01414, is currently pending in the Contra Costa County Superior Court of the State of California. A copy of the Complaint can be read here. According to the lawsuit filed, Aspen Surgery Center, LLC allegedly (a) failed to pay minimum wages, (b) failed to pay overtime wages, (c) failed to provide legally required meal and rest periods, (d) failed to provide accurate itemized wage statements, (e) failed to reimburse for required expenses, (f) failed to pay sick wages, and (g) failed to provide wages when due, all in violation of the applicable Labor Code sections listed in California Labor Code Sections 201-203, 226, 226.7, 233, 246, 510, 512, 1194, 1197, 1197.1, 2802, and the applicable Wage Order(s), and thereby gives rise to civil penalties as a result of such alleged conduct. Additionally, according to the Complaint, Aspen Surgery Center, LLC is required to pay employees for all time worked, meaning the time during which an employee was subject to the control of an employer, including all the time the employee was permitted or suffered to permit this work. Allegedly, Defendant required these employees to work off-the-clock without paying them for all the time they were under Defendant's control. To the extent that the time worked off-the-clock does not qualify for overtime premium payment, Defendant, allegedly, failed to pay minimum wages for the time worked off-the-clock in violation of California Labor Code §§ 1194, 1197, and 1197.1 For more information about the class action lawsuit against Aspen Surgery Center, LLC, call (800) 568-8020 to speak to an experienced California employment attorney today. Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP is an employment law firm with offices located in San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Riverside and Chicago that dedicates its practice to helping employees, investors and consumers fight back against unfair business practices, including violations of the California Labor Code and Fair Labor Standards Act. If you need help in collecting unpaid overtime wages, unpaid commissions, being wrongfully terminated from work, and other employment law claims, contact one of their attorneys today. **THIS IS AN ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT** Media ContactNicholas De BlouwBlumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP(800) 568-8020[email protected]
GMA Network
01-07-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Marcos to study if legislated wage hike will result in layoffs — Palace
President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. will study if a legislated wage hike would result in layoffs, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said Tuesday. ''Muli, pag-aaralan ito kung kakayanin ba talaga, kasi kung magdudulot naman ito ng lay-off dahil hindi kakayanin nung karamihan maliliit na mga negosyante, mas marami pong mahihirapang mga manggagawa dahil baka mawalan sila ng trabaho,'' Castro said at a briefing. (Again, he will study if this will result in layoffs if this can't be enforced by small businessmen, many workers might suffer as they may lose their jobs.) ''Kaya po itong lahat ng ito ay pag-aaralan, para sa ikabubuti po ng lahat,'' she added. (All of these will be studied for the benefit of all.) The proposed legislated minimum wage hike in the 19th Congress, which was pegged at P200 at the House and P100 in the Senate, did not pass into law because the two chambers of Congress failed to reconcile them on time. The bill then needs to be refiled in the 20th Congress. At least 1.2 million minimum wage earners in the National Capital Region (NCR) are set to receive higher salaries next month after the regional wage board approved a P50 increase in the daily minimum wage. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced that the NCR Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) issued Wage Order No. 26, which grants a P50 wage hike. The National Wages and Productivity Commission said the wage hike is equivalent to an increase of P1,100 per month for a five-day workweek, and P1,300 for a six-day workweek. Under the new rate, non-agriculture workers will have a monthly take-home pay of about P15,247 to P18,216 for a five-day and six-day workweek, respectively, inclusive of mandatory social welfare benefits such as 13th month pay, service incentive leave, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
