on-call rate Archives

9 March 2023

Malaysia

Accused Of ‘Wage Theft’, UMMC Says Only ‘Authorised’ On-Call Staff Are Paid

A doctor accuses UMMC of "wage theft" for not compensating passive on-call work that is worth RM560-RM980 monthly (10%-20% of salary), but the university hospital says only individuals on the authorised on-call schedule are eligible for on-call allowances.

3 March 2023

Malaysia

Bandar Kuching MP Lobbies Government To Raise Doctors’ On-Call Claims

Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii says the RM25/ hour weekend on-call allowance that government doctors are asking for (178% increase from current RM9) is a "reasonable" demand, adding that he's lobbying the government to raise doctors' on-call claims, a "low-lying fruit".

23 February 2023

Malaysia

At Town Hall, Doctors Propose RM25/ Hour On-Call Claims

Government doctors at a town hall meeting with the health minister yesterday suggested raising weekend on-call claims from RM9/ hour to RM25/ hour, beside highlighting bullying (including from patients) and contract years not being taken into account.

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Accused Of ‘Wage Theft’, UMMC Says Only ‘Authorised’ On-Call Staff Are Paid

Bandar Kuching MP Lobbies Government To Raise Doctors’ On-Call Claims

At Town Hall, Doctors Propose RM25/ Hour On-Call Claims

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