![MTUC, MEF debate on Employment Insurance System MTUC, MEF debate on Employment Insurance System](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71463103707_WorkingOffice.jpg)
MTUC, MEF debate on Employment Insurance System
The announcement on the proposed terms of the EIS has continued to stir the debate between employers and employees.
Wed Oct 11 2017
![M'sian employers, employees may fork out extra RM1.2 bln in cost yearly - FMM M'sian employers, employees may fork out extra RM1.2 bln in cost yearly - FMM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51490854844_TSDrLimWeeChai.jpg)
M'sian employers, employees may fork out extra RM1.2 bln in cost yearly - FMM
The calculation was based on an average annual salary of RM24,000, 10 million local employees and 0.5 per cent EIS contribution rate.
Thu Mar 30 2017
![Three years to complete study on employment insurance scheme - Riot Three years to complete study on employment insurance scheme - Riot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437661064_RICHARDRIOT.jpg)
Three years to complete study on employment insurance scheme - Riot
The government has completed a study on the proposed employment insurance scheme (EIS) involving 6.5 million workers in the private sector, and engaged the relevant parties on the scheme.
Wed Mar 29 2017
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Cabinet paper on employment insurance scheme ready to be tabled
The scheme was important to ensure retrenched workers were able to last at least four months before getting a new job.
Tue Jul 19 2016