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Malaysian Law Firm Keeps New Mother on Staff With Full-Time Work-From-Home Offer

Her Threads account drew regional coverage praising the flexible, retention-focused approach.

Overview

  • The managing partner of Nurainie Haziqah & Co., Ainie Haziqah, said a lawyer sought to resign to care for her child.
  • Haziqah proposed a tailored plan allowing full-time remote work, monthly in-office meetings, and continued court appearances.
  • She also offered a small salary increase and self-development training to support the arrangement.
  • According to Haziqah, the lawyer accepted after a few weeks and the setup continued smoothly for about four to five months.
  • The story, shared on Threads and reported by outlets including Hindustan Times and Mint, drew widespread praise for empathetic leadership.