Coimbatore company paid 20% of medical bills and gave a month long leave after the demise of an employee's father

A Bengaluru-based entrepreneur has praised his sister's employer after the Coimbatore-based company gave her more than four weeks of leave following the death of her father and contributed 20% towards his medical expenses. The company's chairman also personally contacted her after the bereavement, according to an X post by Vibin Babuurajan.

Babuurajan did not disclose the company's name, but said it has operated for more than 50 years, exports to over 40 countries and employs more than 4,000 people. He highlighted the company's response as an example of family-led businesses supporting employees during difficult periods.

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What the Coimbatore company did

“My sister works for a traditional company that was built out of Coimbatore,” Babuurajan wrote in his post.

He said the company covered 20% of his father's medical expenses, provided his sister with more than four weeks of leave after his death and had its chairman personally message her to check on her wellbeing.

Babuurajan, founder of Epic Slope Partners, contrasted the company's approach with perceptions surrounding larger corporate workplaces and praised businesses that continue to support employees and their families during times of personal loss.

“Mind you, the company has existed for 50+ years, exports to 40+ countries, and has over 4,000 employees. No wonder our parents were so loyal to their employers,” he wrote.

Netizens praise company's employee support

Although the company was not identified, the post drew appreciation from people who praised the employer's response to the employee's loss.

“Very impressed to know that the employer really cares for the employee,” one user commented.

Another user, referring to their experience of working in corporate roles for about 16 years, said family-owned businesses could be better than companies described as professionally managed.

A third commenter said family-owned businesses are sometimes dismissed as “Lala companies” but noted that they had heard several accounts of owners supporting employees during difficult circumstances.

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Others recall changing workplace practices

Some users used the discussion to reflect on how employee benefits and workplace practices have changed over the years.

One commenter recalled a time when large companies offered pensions, affordable guest houses for employees and simple canteens, while mass layoffs were less common.

The user contrasted those practices with modern workplaces featuring amenities such as elaborate offices and unlimited snacks, arguing that such perks can ultimately be overshadowed by mass layoffs.

Another commenter also appreciated the company's consideration for its employee's emotional wellbeing, while suggesting that many other companies may not show the same level of support.