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Salary Deferral Agreement Template for Malaysia

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Salary Deferral Agreement

"I need a Salary Deferral Agreement for our tech startup in Malaysia to defer 30% of senior management salaries from January 2025 to December 2025, with monthly interest of 3% and protection clauses for employees in case of company insolvency."

Document background
This Salary Deferral Agreement is designed for use in Malaysia when an employer and employee mutually agree to postpone payment of a portion of the employee's salary to a future date. The document is particularly relevant during company restructuring, financial management initiatives, or as part of strategic compensation planning. It includes comprehensive provisions addressing deferral amounts, payment schedules, EPF contributions, tax implications, and employee protections, all in compliance with Malaysian employment law. This agreement is essential for companies seeking to manage cash flow while ensuring employee interests are protected and statutory obligations are met. The document provides a clear framework for implementing salary deferrals while maintaining transparency and legal compliance.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee entering into the agreement

2. Background: Explains the context and purpose of the salary deferral arrangement

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Deferral Terms: Specifies the amount or percentage of salary to be deferred and the deferral period

5. Payment Schedule: Details when and how the deferred salary will be paid out

6. EPF and Tax Implications: Addresses how EPF contributions and tax obligations will be handled

7. Employee Rights: Outlines the employee's rights regarding the deferred salary

8. Employer Obligations: Details the employer's responsibilities in managing and protecting deferred amounts

9. Termination Provisions: Specifies what happens to deferred salary if employment terminates

10. Governing Law: Confirms Malaysian law governs the agreement

11. Entire Agreement: Standard clause confirming this document represents the complete agreement

Optional Sections

1. Investment Provisions: Used when deferred salary will be invested, specifying investment parameters and risks

2. Early Withdrawal Rights: Include when allowing employees to access deferred salary before scheduled payment date in specific circumstances

3. Company Insolvency Protection: Additional protections for deferred salary in case of employer insolvency

4. Collective Agreement Reference: Required if the deferral arrangement relates to or affects existing collective agreements

5. Performance Conditions: Used when salary deferral is linked to performance metrics or company objectives

6. Change of Control Provisions: Addresses what happens to deferred salary in case of company ownership changes

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1 - Deferral Calculation Method: Detailed explanation of how deferred amounts are calculated

2. Schedule 2 - Payment Timeline: Specific dates or triggers for payment of deferred amounts

3. Schedule 3 - Tax Treatment Examples: Illustrations of tax implications under different scenarios

4. Appendix A - Employee Acknowledgment Form: Form for employee to acknowledge understanding of deferral terms

5. Appendix B - Early Withdrawal Request Form: Standard form for requesting early access to deferred salary if applicable

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok³ÉÈ˰æ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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