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Section 19

Contracts to be in writing and to include provision for termination

of Labour Ordinance [Sarawak Cap. 76]

OrdinanceIn forceProvision 40 of 150
Section 19
(1)

A contract of service for a specified period of time exceeding one month or for the performance of a specified piece of work, where the time reasonably required for the completion of the work exceeds or may exceed one month, shall be in writing and shall be signed by both parties:

Provided that an employee unable to sign may indicate his consent by affixing thereto the impression of his thumb.

(2)

In every written contract of service, a clause shall be included setting out the manner in which such contract may be terminated by either party in accordance with this Ordinance.

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(3)

Such written contract of service shall contain such particulars necessary to define the rights and obligations of the parties thereto as may be prescribed by rules made under this Ordinance.

20 ̶ 34. (Deleted by Act A1237).