Psychology says employees who call in sick even when they really need personal leave may be responding to a workplace trust problemEmployees are often conscious of how their managers interpret their choices at work. When asking for time off for a wedding, family obligat...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Psychology says maintaining a daily routine can protect your mental health when life feels uncertainEmbracing a structured routine is vital for maintaining control amid life's chaos. When we lack a daily framework, feelings of isolation an...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Scientists found ants have been running tiny 'Dairy Farms' for 35 million years, and the sweet reward explains whyAnts and aphids share an ancient mutualistic relationship for nourishment and protection. Ants herd aphids, receiving sugary honeydew and p...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Overnight vinegar hack: If your kitchen still smells of last night's dinner the next morning, this trick could help remove odours without using chemical spraysOvernight vinegar hack: White vinegar offers a natural solution for lingering household odours. Its acetic acid reacts with alkaline compou...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
“One sick leave might cost you ₹1,000”: Job seeker’s HR conversation goes viral, sparking debate on leave policiesA LinkedIn post by Upasana Sarbajna has sparked debate online. She detailed a surprising conversation with a recruiter about a company's le...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM 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
Teacher stayed on paid sick leave for 16 years, collecting over $1.3 million in salary. Sues employer when asked for medical proofA teacher in Germany stayed on full salary for 16 years without teaching, submitting medical certificates that were never verified. When as...
07 Sep, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
Faked a sick leave? German companies are now hiring detectives to verify if you're really unwellAs absenteeism rises and budgets tighten, German businesses are hiring private detectives to investigate long-term sick leave, questioning ...
13 Jan, 2025, 02.42 PM IST
Uber and Lyft to pay $328 million to address wage and sick leave issues in New YorkUber and Lyft have settled for a combined $328 million to resolve wage theft claims in New York. The settlement follows investigations into...
02 Nov, 2023, 10.39 PM IST
Uber, Lyft to pay $328 million to settle New York wage theft claimsDrivers will also be guaranteed minimum hourly rates and paid sick leave, and be given notices and in-app chat support to address their que...
02 Nov, 2023, 04.21 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
ESIC eases conditions for women to avail sickness benefit, decides to set up more health facilitiesThe ESIC on Monday decided to give relaxation in contributory conditions to avail sickness benefit to the insured women availing maternity ...
23 Feb, 2021, 09.59 PM IST
Men will use paternity leave like a holiday: Maneka Gandhi"If men gave me one iota of hope by taking sick leave for child care, then yes, we can think of mooting a proposal for paternity leave," sa...
24 Aug, 2016, 07.29 PM IST
Sick leave for fertility treatment at Godrej IndustriesThe company has also changed its healthcare policy—previously limited to an employee’s spouse, children, and parents—to include domestic pa...
22 Jul, 2016, 03.45 AM IST
Cisco allows sick leave for taking care of an unwell family memberEmployees of Cisco India who need to care for their dependents during times of illness can avail themselves of sick leave.
22 Mar, 2016, 04.43 AM IST
Companies saying no to leave encashment in effort to make employees spend quality time off workFor the harried overworked executives, there's a new trend that is going to change the way they look at "work" and "life" or "work-life bal...
28 Jul, 2014, 12.16 PM 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