A recent Reddit post by a manager in Kochi has sparked debate over a company's leave policy that deducts salary for every approved leave day, despite offering 15 days of annual leave. The employee, who joined the company four months ago with a starting salary of ₹18,000, was informed during the interview and in the offer letter about the leave entitlement. However, they discovered salary deductions after taking leave during the probation period, which continued even after becoming a permanent employee. Upon inquiry, the HR department explained that salary would be deducted for each leave day but reimbursed at the end of the year, a practice not disclosed during the hiring process. This arrangement has raised concerns about fairness, particularly as it affects the employee's monthly finances, especially when traveling to visit family. Seeking advice online, the employee is considering requesting a written policy or formally addressing the issue with HR, while social media users have expressed skepticism about the company's practices and advised reviewing the employment contract.