‘My American manager tried to write me up for lack of commitment because I leave at 5:00 PM sharp. I work in the Netherlands.’: The viral moment that exposed everything wrong with American work cultureA Dutch software worker's viral Reddit post highlighted a cultural clash when his American manager questioned him for logging off at 5 PM. ...
28 May, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Worker's request to have lunch before Sunday meeting turns intro immediate firing for him. 'People confuse leadership with control'A college student’s Reddit post about allegedly being fired from an internship after asking to eat before a Sunday meeting has sparked wide...
26 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
New employee gets confused by mental health discussions at company. One office meeting reveals the harsh truth of normalising hustle cultureModern workplaces often preach wellness and work-life balance, yet employees face overwork and constant availability pressure. Career coach...
21 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Asked to work beyond office hours? Know your rights under new Labour CodeIndian employees are often verbally instructed to work beyond mandated hours, a practice normalized but not legal. While the new Labour Cod...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Kylie Jenner's home life is under scanner after her ex-housekeeper files a bombshell suit - here's what happenedKylie Jenner’s home life has come under scrutiny after a former housekeeper filed a lawsuit alleging harassment, discrimination, and labor ...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Boss insults employee over unpaid overtime — then faces instant karmaAn employee worked months of unpaid overtime expecting a raise. When the manager refused to discuss compensation and insulted the worker, t...
08 Apr, 2026, 01.52 AM IST
Tax season surprise: What’s causing smaller refunds for some Americans in 2026Tax refunds in 2026 are not as big as many people expected. Average refunds increased only slightly, confusing taxpayers. Smaller refunds m...
31 Mar, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
‘You dodged a bullet’: Job seeker praised online for walking out after ‘one’ interview questionA job interview took an unexpected turn after a candidate walked out upon being asked how she would handle unpaid overtime, sparking a vira...
14 Feb, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Boss fires employee without explanation, company ends up paying 5X the salary it tried to saveA long-serving employee was fired without explanation and quickly replaced with a lower-paid hire, a move aimed at cutting costs. The decis...
02 Jan, 2026, 02.26 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
Boss orders employees to work unpaid overtime; staff then decides to teach him a lesson with a genius tacticWhen a manager instructed staff to work unpaid overtime to meet a looming deadline, employees responded by calling in sick the next day. Th...
30 Sep, 2025, 05.06 PM IST
20 hours of unpaid work just for growth? Employee’s post reveals dark reality of promotions in techA Reddit post has brought to light a senior software developer's plight, allegedly forced to dedicate 20 extra unpaid hours weekly for prom...
16 Jul, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
'We are not your slaves': Why are Bengaluru’s tech workers protesting? Here’s what they say about work conditions and their healthHundreds of IT employees protested at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park, demanding enforcement of labour laws for better work-life balance. Organise...
10 Mar, 2025, 06.18 PM IST
Unpaid overtime has soared since the beginning of the pandemic: SurveyOne in ten workers (10%) globally are now giving away in excess of 20 hours per week for free to their employers – a proportion that has do...
20 Jul, 2021, 02.59 PM IST
Gram Vaani helps Tamil Nadu garment workers air their grievancesA social technology company incubated at IIT Delhi has managed to bring forth steady and sustainable change in unregulated work environment...
27 Mar, 2019, 10.30 AM IST
Infosys faces lawsuit in US for ‘not paying overtime’Infosys has had run-ins with overtime matters before. In 2008, it had to pay $26 million to settle disputes.
10 Sep, 2018, 11.30 AM IST
- Forced labour lose $21 billion in unpaid wages: ILO
Victims of forced labour lose roughly $21 billion annually in unpaid wages, the International Labour Organisation said on Tuesday.
12 May, 2009, 10.25 PM IST