Employee dealing with mother's death requests more than 3 days leave, boss threatens to fire instead. 'She needs to be back'A workplace dispute shared on Reddit has gone viral after a manager allegedly threatened to fire an employee who requested more than three ...
02 Apr, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
'Not a wife, but a widow can realise the importance of life insurance'A man named Bharat Parekh helps bereaved families in India discover forgotten life insurance policies. Billions of rupees remain unclaimed ...
29 Mar, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
He requested office leave after father's death. Boss denies it and says 'start going to the gym' insteadA post on Reddit has gone viral after a worker said his boss denied his request for time off while he was grieving his father’s death. The ...
09 Mar, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Employee asks for time off after father's death. Boss's response leaves Internet stunned: 'He told me to start....'A grieving employee's request for time off after his father's death was met with insensitivity by his manager, sparking outrage on Reddit. ...
08 Mar, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
From bereavement leave to retirement support, India Inc bets on empathy-driven benefits to retain talentIndian companies are updating employee benefits to help staff through major life changes. Firms like Optum India and Deutsche Bank are offe...
09 Feb, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
CBSE sets strict attendance criteria for 2026 board exam candidates, check latest updateThe CBSE has reaffirmed its 75% attendance rule for Class 10 and 12 students for the 2025-26 academic year, aiming to boost academic discip...
06 Aug, 2025, 06.39 PM IST
What’s new in paw-some perks? Insurance, leaves & moreNew-age companies like WeWork, DriveU, InMobi, Simpl, and Bizongo are embracing pet-friendly policies and practices to accommodate employee...
20 Apr, 2024, 05.30 AM IST
Swiggy expands definition of parenthood to include pet parentsThe company has rolled out the 'Paw-ternity Policy' that allows employees with pets time off and other benefits to care for their pets.
11 Apr, 2024, 01.43 PM IST
Companies stick to 'special leaves' offered during Covid timesMost of the leaves - like recharge, mental well-being, bereavement and unlimited wellness time-offs - were rolled out during the peak of th...
10 Nov, 2022, 05.37 PM IST
CoinSwitch announces 8-month maternity leave for employees“CoinSwitch is a fast-growing startup that values work-life balance. Our diverse workforce is our strength, helping us build a wealth-tech ...
16 Aug, 2022, 01.09 PM IST
Companies roll out wellness leaves for employeesThe blurred lines between work and life, the threat of losing a job, the possibility of losing a dear one to Covid-19 and reduced social in...
15 Feb, 2021, 11.57 AM IST
Tech Mahindra introduces new policies for LGBTQ+ employeesThe company said it would grant more time for employees in the first year of parenthood by allowing more flexibility in its ‘Work from home...
27 Dec, 2019, 05.07 PM IST
SBI to offer staff paid bereavement leave of one weekThe bank also took a decision to provide 75% subsidy on mediclaim premium for retired employees earning pension up to Rs 20,000.
29 Dec, 2017, 10.45 AM IST
Schneider Electric announces new global family week policyIn formulating the policy, Schneider Electric has actively chosen to define “leave” and “family” in an inclusive way, recognizing that defi...
28 Sep, 2017, 02.11 PM IST
Firms give bereavement leave to help staff cope with lossAlong with providing time off, companies provide support to employees through counselling, if required, for their emotional well-being.
10 Sep, 2017, 03.42 PM IST
At Microsoft India, caregivers to get four weeks of paid leaveMicrosoft India on Friday announced four weeks of paid caregiver leave for employees who are looking after immediate family members with se...
22 Apr, 2017, 12.28 AM IST
Startups tweaking leave policies to keep employees happyThe initiative is scoring major brownie points, said Shilpi Pandey, vice president of HR at CommonFloor.
03 Oct, 2015, 05.59 AM IST