Indian Employee Story: An Indian employee's grandmother was admitted to the ICU, forcing him to leave the office abruptly. The company deducted a day's salary as punishment. This story, which went viral on social media, sparked a major debate about the company's insensitivity and employee rights.

 An Indian employee revealed on social media that his grandmother was admitted to the ICU, forcing him to leave the office immediately. He had already logged in and was working from home, but missed a routine meeting at 9 p.m. The company's director, angered, ordered HR to deduct a day's salary, sparking a major debate online about office culture and sensitivity.

Did the employee not inform management?

The employee explained that he had informed a colleague before leaving suddenly, but forgot to inform management. Meanwhile, while he was in the hospital, the company director began yelling at him over the phone. The employee was already mentally stressed, so he couldn't even respond. A few days later, the same employee was made to work a longer shift of 16.5 hours. The exhausted employee wrote an email to management, clearly stating that if this 16.5-hour shift didn't make up for the missed day, he wouldn't work longer than his shift under any circumstances. This email garnered widespread attention on social media.

What did HR explain to the employee?

After sending the email, HR called the employee and told him it was a minor matter and he shouldn't get angry. The employee explained that he couldn't quit right now because he had a bond. But he had decided to only work as much as necessary and devote the rest of his time to honing his skills and side hustles.

What was the reaction of people on the viral post?

As soon as the post went viral, people came out in support of the employee. Many praised his courage. One user wrote, "Excellent response. Communication should always be in writing." Another advised, "Prepare properly, have a backup, and then change jobs. Don't worry about the bond." Another user said, "Work according to your shift. If they start giving you more work, refuse it. What's the worst that can happen? They'll fire you. But as long as you're prepared, stay calm and save your time." Another wrote, "You did the right thing. Stick to your email and ask them to respond via email."

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