Labour law review to protect pregnant women


LABOUR laws are being reviewed to prevent pregnant women from being discriminated against by employers.

Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Abd Muttalib said his ministry was looking at the Employment Act and 21 existing labour laws to improve worker welfare and curb gender discrimination.

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