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‘No sick leaves’: Company puts blackout on vacation till end of the year

A Reddit post about an employer restricting employees from taking offs, including sick leaves, has evoked social media’s wrath.

Published on: Nov 21, 2024, 11:36:01 IST
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Many employers impose certain restrictions on vacation days during peak work periods. However, a boss’ notice about vacation restrictions, which include not taking any sick leave, didn’t sit well with social media. People expressed their discontent and lamented the sad situation some employees face at their workplace.

The image shows a notice that bars employees from taking sick leaves till December 31. (Reddit/Goodn00dl3)
The image shows a notice that bars employees from taking sick leaves till December 31. (Reddit/Goodn00dl3)

“Why does corporate think this is ok? God forbid I get sick. Company doesn’t give a s**t,” an individual wrote as they posted a picture on Reddit.

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The photo is of the notice which reads, “From November 25th, until December 31st, there is a blackout on vacation days, time off, and there will be no exceptions for calling off, taking sick days, given that these are our busiest days of the year, we will need all hands-on deck. Thank you.”

Take a look at the post here:

Social media is face-palming:

A third commented, “There’s this local coffee shop near me. Two sisters own it, and they are so nice. Every January, they shut down for the whole month and still pay all their people. It’s just a way to say thank you and let everyone recharge.”

A fourth wrote, “Call in with something highly contagious and say you're still willing to come in, but want to meet with your managers first to make sure it's okay.”

What are your thoughts on this post by an employer?

 
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Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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