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What is Employment Insurance System (EIS)?
What is the rate of EIS (Employment Insurance System)?
The contribution rate for Employment Insurance System (EIS) is 0.2% for the employer and 0.2% for employee based on the employee’s monthly salary.
Month Wages | Employer's Contribution | Employee's Contrinution | Total |
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Wages up to RM30 | 5 sen | 5 sen | 10 sen |
When wages exceed RM30 but not exceed RM50 | 10 sen | 10 sen | 20 sen |
When wages exceed RM50 but not exceed RM70 | 15 sen | 15 sen | 30 sen |
When wages exceed RM70 but not exceed RM100 | 20 sen | 20 sen | 40 sen |
When wages exceed RM100 but not exceed RM140 | 25 sen | 25 sen | 50 sen |
When wages exceed RM140 but not exceed RM200 | 35 sen | 35 sen | 70 sen |
When wages exceed RM200 but not exceed RM300 | 50 sen | 50 sen | RM1.00 |
When wages exceed RM300 but not exceed RM400 | 70 sen | 70 sen | RM1.40 |
When wages exceed RM400 but not exceed RM500 | 90 sen | 90 sen | RM1.80 |
When wages exceed RM500 but not exceed RM600 | RM1.10 | RM1.10 | RM2.20 |
When wages exceed RM600 but not exceed RM700 | RM1.30 | RM1.30 | RM2.60 |
When wages exceed RM700 but not exceed RM800 | RM1.50 | RM1.50 | RM3.00 |
When wages exceed RM800 but not exceed RM900 | RM1.70 | RM1.70 | RM3.40 |
When wages exceed RM900 but not exceed RM1,000 | RM1.90 | RM1.90 | RM3.80 |
When wages exceed RM1,000 but not exceed RM1,100 | RM2.10 | RM2.10 | RM4.20 |
When wages exceed RM1,100 but not exceed RM1,200 | RM2.30 | RM2.30 | RM4.60 |
When wages exceed RM1,200 but not exceed RM1,300 | RM2.50 | RM2.50 | RM5.00 |
When wages exceed RM1,300 but not exceed RM1,400 | RM2.70 | RM2.70 | RM5.40 |
When wages exceed RM1,400 but not exceed RM1,500 | RM2.90 | RM2.90 | RM5.80 |
When wages exceed RM1,500 but not exceed RM1,600 | RM3.10 | RM3.10 | RM6.20 |
When wages exceed RM1,600 but not exceed RM1,700 | RM3.30 | RM3.30 | RM6.60 |
When wages exceed RM1,700 but not exceed RM1,800 | RM3.50 | RM3.50 | RM7.00 |
When wages exceed RM1,800 but not exceed RM1,900 | RM3.70 | RM3.70 | RM7.40 |
When wages exceed RM1,900 but not exceed RM2,000 | RM3.90 | RM3.90 | RM7.80 |
When wages exceed RM2,000 but not exceed RM2,100 | RM4.10 | RM4.10 | RM8.20 |
When wages exceed RM2,100 but not exceed RM2,200 | RM4.30 | RM4.30 | RM8.60 |
When wages exceed RM2,200 but not exceed RM2,300 | RM4.50 | RM4.50 | RM9.00 |
When wages exceed RM2,300 but not exceed RM2,400 | RM4.70 | RM4.70 | RM9.40 |
When wages exceed RM2,400 but not exceed RM2,500 | RM4.90 | RM4.90 | RM9.80 |
When wages exceed RM2,500 but not exceed RM2,600 | RM5.10 | RM5.10 | RM10.20 |
When wages exceed RM2,600 but not exceed RM2,700 | RM5.30 | RM5.30 | RM10.60 |
When wages exceed RM2,700 but not exceed RM2,800 | RM5.50 | RM5.50 | RM11.00 |
When wages exceed RM2,800 but not exceed RM2,900 | RM5.70 | RM5.70 | RM11.40 |
When wages exceed RM2,900 but not exceed RM3,000 | RM5.90 | RM5.90 | RM11.80 |
When wages exceed RM3,000 but not exceed RM3,100 | RM6.10 | RM6.10 | RM12.20 |
When wages exceed RM3,100 but not exceed RM3,200 | RM6.30 | RM6.30 | RM12.60 |
When wages exceed RM3,200 but not exceed RM3,300 | RM6.50 | RM6.50 | RM13.00 |
When wages exceed RM3,300 but not exceed RM3,400 | RM6.70 | RM6.70 | RM13.40 |
When wages exceed RM3,400 but not exceed RM3,500 | RM6.90 | RM6.90 | RM13.80 |
When wages exceed RM3,500 but not exceed RM3,600 | RM7.10 | RM7.10 | RM14.20 |
When wages exceed RM3,600 but not exceed RM3,700 | RM7.30 | RM7.30 | RM14.60 |
When wages exceed RM3,700 but not exceed RM3,800 | RM7.50 | RM7.50 | RM15.00 |
When wages exceed RM3,800 but not exceed RM3,900 | RM7.70 | RM7.70 | RM15.40 |
When wages exceed RM3,900 but not exceed RM4,000 | RM7.90 | RM7.90 | RM15.80 |
When wages exceed RM4,000 | RM7.90 | RM7.90 | RM15.80 |
Who is subject to EIS (Employment Insurance System)?
- All employers in the private sector are required to pay monthly contributions for each of their employees. (Government employees, domestic workers and the self-employed are exempted).
- An employee is defined as a person who is employed for wages under a contract of service or apprenticeship with an employer. The contract of service or apprenticeship may be expressed or implied and may be oral or in writing.
- All employees aged 18 to 60 are required to contribute. However, employees aged 57 and above who have no prior contributions before the age of 57 are exempted.
- Contribution rates are capped at insured salary of RM4000.00.
Employment Insurance System (EIS) FAQ
- 1) What are the eligibility requirements for employees to be covered under the EIS
Employees who are eligible under the Employment Insurance System Act 2017 (Act 800) are as follows:
- Malaysian citizens / permanent resident
- Aged 18-60*
- Working in the private sector**
- Employed based on a contract of service
* Important exception: Workers aged 57 and above who have never paid contributions before that age are NOT covered by Act 800 and are NOT required to contribute.** Act 800 does NOT cover domestic workers, the self-employed, civil servants and workers in local authorities and statutory bodies.
- 2) I have lost my job. Am I eligible to apply for EIS benefits?
All EIS applications must meet the following requirements:
- To apply within 60 days from the date of loss of employment
- To meet the Contributions Qualifying Conditions, namely the EIS contributions that have been paid based on the EIS contribution schedule and having a minimum number of months within a specified period.
- 3) What categories of loss of employment that are eligible for EIS benefits?
The categories of loss of employment that are eligible for EIS benefits are as follows:
- Normal retrenchment /redundancy
- VSS/MSS (Volutary/Mutual Separation Scheme)
- Closure of company due to natural disasters
- Constructive dismissal
- Resignation due to sexual harassment or threats made in the workplace
- Resignation after being ordered to perform dangerous duties that are not within the job scope/li>
- 4) What categories of loss of employment that are not eligible for EIS benefits ?
The categories of loss of employment that are not eligible for EIS benefits are as follows:
- Dismissal due to employee misconduct
- Voluntary resignation
- Retirement
- The expiry of a fixed-term contract (includes unconditional termination of a contract based on an employer-employee agreement or the completion of the project stated in the contract)
- 5) How do I apply for EIS benefits if I have lost my job?
The EIS application can be made online via EIS Portal or go to the nearest SOCSO office throughout the country including Sabah and Sarawak.
- 6) What are the required documents when applying for EIS benefits?
The documents required are:
- A copy of your NRIC
- Proof of loss of employment, e.g. termination letter
- A copy of bank account information
- Payslips for the last 6 months
Types of Benefits | Required Documents |
Job Search Allowance (JSA) |
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Reduced Income Allowance (RIA) |
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Training Fee (TF) |
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Training Allowance (TA) |
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Training Allowance (TA) |
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Training Allowance (TA) |
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- 7) How do I submit printed documents when making an online application?
The original documents should be scanned and uploaded to the EIS Portal using the link provided in the online application form.
- 8) How do I check the status of application made through the EIS Portal?
To check the status of application, log in to the EIS Portal using user case ID and password.
- 9) My application has been rejected by the EIS Officer due to ineligibility. Am I allowed to make an appeal?
For any EIS application that has been rejected, appeal can be made to the Social Security Appellate Board by submitting the application form to the following address:
Urus Setia, Jemaah Rayuan Keselamatan Sosial, Tkt 11, Menara PERKESO, 281, Jalan Ampang, 50538 Kuala Lumpur
- 10) I am an employee who has lost employment and received the EIS benefits. Am I eligible to apply for EIS benefits for the second time
You are eligible to apply for the second time if you meet the defined contribution eligibility requirements
- 11) What is the amount of EIS benefit payment am I entitled for the Job Search Allowance?
The Job Search Allowance (JSA) provided by SOCSO will be paid based on assumed monthly wage which is 80% for the first month, 50% for second month, 40% for the third and fourth month and 30% for the fifth and sixth months.
- 12) How can I get in touch with SOCSO if there is any questions or concerns regarding the EIS?
For more information, please contact SOCSO’s Customer Service Line 1-300-22-8000 or e-mail to eis@perkeso.gov.my
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