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Paternity leave for dads in Malaysia

4 Mar, 2013

Even dads need time off work to bond and help out around the house / hospital when they welcome their newborn into the world. Find out how new daddies can apply for paternity leave in Malaysia to spend more time with the new addition to the family in the article below.

1) Consult the company’s employee handbook

1) Consult the company’s employee handbook

Firstly, you should read through the company’s employee handbook, which should outline the organization’s family leave policies.
2) Plan ahead

2) Plan ahead

Be sure to plan ahead and reach out to your manager as far in advance as possible in order to give them plenty of notice.
3) Be clear on what you want

3) Be clear on what you want

You should be clear on what you want and what compromises you’re willing to make. Do you need to take ten days off? Twenty? More than twenty? Are you willing to work from home part-time and participate in some in-office meetings that will help your manager balance the work load?
4) Propose some solutions

4) Propose some solutions

You can propose some solutions on how to fill the gap whilst you’re out on leave. Have some ideas on how your work can be covered by you and your co-workers. Know who can help fill your role or how you can manage that big project from home.
5) Hold up your end of the deal

5) Hold up your end of the deal

Once you’re on paternity leave, hold up your end of the deal by checking in with co-workers and keep your projects moving along. Be sure to answer emails, return phone calls, and head to the office for meetings when you can.
6) Be flexible

6) Be flexible

Most importantly, show some flexibility with your supervisor and employer. Be willing to work part-time and participate where you can. That flexibility will go a long way toward achieving your end-goal.
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