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He got fired after just two days on the job.

Published 7 September 2026

A developer was dismissed after two days, and the court upheld the decision more than two years later. What can employers learn about hiring expectations and dismissal?

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Is Your Offer Letter Already the Employment Contract?

Published 26 August 2026

Your offer letter may already bind you. Choose when the deal becomes final, control what happens on WhatsApp and do not use a later employment contract to rewrite accepted terms.

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Minimum Employee Benefits in Malaysia: What Your First Contract Must Include

Published 22 August 2026

Malaysia's statutory employee benefits are the legal bottom line, not a recommended way to run every workplace. This first-hire guide explains the minimum wage, hours, rest days, public holidays and paid leave to check before you issue the contract.

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What Hiring Your First Employee Actually Commits You To

Published 22 August 2026

Hiring your first employee changes more than the monthly payroll. Here is what a first-time Malaysian boss must put in place before the employee starts, and why it matters.

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Freelancer or Employee? The Test Is Not What You Call Them

Published 21 August 2026

Calling your first hire a freelancer does not decide the legal relationship. Malaysian employers should start with the job they need, the control they will keep and whether they are buying a defined result or filling a continuing role.

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