Malaysia legislation
Section 47
Section 47
Functions and powers of Council
(a)
the minimum earnings rates including the coverage in accordance to sectors, regional areas, types of gig worker or the services and other categories or matters relating to the minimum earnings rate and earnings;
(b)
the formula to be applied in relation to minimum earnings rate and earnings in accordance to sectors, regional areas, types of gig worker or the services and other categories or matters relating to the minimum earnings rate and earnings;
(c)
the minimum standard to be applied in accordance to sectors, regional areas, types of gig worker or services and other categories or matters relating to the provisions of this Act;
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(d)
the non-application of the recommendation in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) to any sector, regional area, type of gig worker or service and other categories or matters;
(e)
the commencement date of any order made by the Minister under this Part;
(f)
the revision of any order made under this Part; or
(g)
any other matter in relation to matters under paragraphs (1)(a)
to (f).
(2)
The Council shall have the power to do all things necessary or expedient or incidental to the performance of its function including—
(a)
to consult the relevant stakeholders on all matters relating to paragraphs (1)(a) to (g);
(b)
to collect and analyse data and information, and to conduct research on matters related thereto, including at international level;
(c)
to co-ordinate and supervise, and to evaluate the impact of, the implementation of any order issued under this
Part;
(d)
to deliberate on all matters relating to paragraphs (1)(a)
to (g);
(e)
to disseminate information and analysis on all matters relating to this Act; and
(f)
to carry out any other function as it deems fit to enable it to perform its functions effectively or which are incidental to the performance of its functions.
(3)
If the Minister determine that the Council shall advise and make recommendation to the Government on matters under paragraphs (1)(a) to (g), the Council shall meet as the Chairman may determine.
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