After Germany sick leave policy row, UK adviser says ‘you can’t just text, send WhatsApp or email’ boss when sick; wants...After Germany sick leave policy row, UK adviser Sir Charlie Mayfield has called for enhanced communication between workers and management d...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Manager of a US based company cancels approved Ganesh Chaturthi leave, employee's left fumingAn employee at an MNC has criticised management after a senior manager asked workers to remain available for possible support during Ganesh...
18 Sep, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Boss tells employees on Ganesh Chaturthi holiday they might still be called in for work, leave approved by him a month agoA senior manager's WhatsApp message to staff before Ganesh Chaturthi has gone viral after an employee shared it online. The message said em...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Gen Z employee resigns after manager asks her to work during a leave, sparks debate on work ethicA viral X post has triggered debate over Gen Z workplace attitudes after an account claimed that two young employees resigned from the same...
07 Sep, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
In 1984, a 33-year-old NASA astronaut stepped outside challenger. She became the first American woman to walk in spaceKathryn Sullivan etched her name in history in 1984 when she became the first American woman to walk in space during her pivotal Challenger...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
'Dropping Parandur Airport is not change; it's an irreversible setback': MK Stalin, Annamalai question TVK govt over project cancellationIn a significant decision, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has called off the Parandur airport project, igniting a wave of reactions. While opp...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
‘I’m not a school student’: Gen Z employee’s blunt reply to manager demanding doctor’s prescription for 1 day of sick leaveGen Z workers are redefining workplace boundaries and demanding personal autonomy. A viral online exchange highlighted a Gen Z employee's f...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
'Can't accept it without a proper reason': Employee shares HR's sick leave message, netizens reactAn anonymous employee's social media post ignited debate over workplace leave policies. HR requested specific reasons for sick leave, citin...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Germany sick leave policy: 'We are scrapping sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Friedrich Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illness. Here's what we knowGermany sick leave policy: Germany has announced it would tighten sick leave rules, requiring doctor's certificates from day one of absence...
06 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Employee falls sick and applies for leave to recover at home. Boss says it ‘requires hospitalization proof’An employee’s Reddit post about being questioned over taking sick leave has sparked a wider conversation about workplace policies and manag...
11 Apr, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
After cancelling pre-approved leave, boss punishes employee for leaving office on time. 'Should have told before leaving'A Reddit post has gone viral after an employee claimed his pre-approved leave was cancelled due to staff shortages and he was later issued ...
22 Dec, 2025, 02.30 PM IST
‘X-Ray is needed..’: Manager’s reply to employee’s request for sick leave sparks outrage from netizensAn Indian BPO employee faced a frustrating demand for extensive medical proof, including X-rays and MRIs, for nerve pain and inflammation t...
07 Dec, 2025, 04.48 PM IST
Boss refuses sick leave over this missing word, techie fights backA tech professional faced an ordeal when his new manager denied his sick leave over a wording technicality. Despite being genuinely unwell ...
29 Mar, 2025, 10.46 PM IST
Mumbai company gives long weekend holiday to employees. CEO gets 'vacancy hai kya?' requestsDot Media's CEO surprised employees by denying all sick leave requests on August 16 and announcing a company-wide holiday. This unexpected ...
17 Aug, 2024, 11.43 AM IST
Accenture India rolls out flexible leave policy tailored to employees' 'small and big' needsAccenture India has updated its leave policy, offering its employees the opportunity to take both "small and big time offs". The new policy...
09 Aug, 2023, 04.49 PM IST
Spain follows Japan in rolling out paid menstrual leave, only 6 countries allow this privilegeWorking during periods can be painful, so this law in nothing short of a Godsend.
17 Feb, 2023, 10.58 AM IST
Companies let staff buy and sell, cash out leaveIt's that time of the year when most companies bring out new leave policies, and innovation has certainly crept into this aspect for an emp...
26 Feb, 2014, 11.34 AM IST