Viral HR Conversation Highlights Controversial Sick Leave Policy in India
“One sick leave might cost you ₹1,000”: Job seeker’s HR conversation goes viral, sparking debate on leave policies
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A LinkedIn post by Upasana Sarbajna detailing a recruiter’s shocking sick leave policy has sparked widespread debate. The company allegedly imposes a loss of pay for any sick or personal leave, raising concerns about employee rights and labor laws in India.
- 01Upasana Sarbajna shared her experience with a recruiter who described a controversial leave policy.
- 02The company reportedly does not allow sick or personal leaves, marking them as loss of pay.
- 03Sarbajna illustrated that one sick leave could cost an employee ₹1,000 if their monthly salary is ₹10,000.
- 04The post has generated significant online reactions, with many criticizing the policy as exploitative.
- 05Users pointed out that sick leave is mandatory under various labor laws in India.
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A LinkedIn post by Upasana Sarbajna has gone viral after she recounted a surprising conversation with a recruiter regarding a company's leave policy. Initially discussing the company's vision, the call took a controversial turn when the recruiter explained their leave policy, which allegedly does not accommodate sick or personal leaves. Sarbajna claimed that taking such leave would result in a loss of pay, citing an example where an employee earning ₹10,000 a month could lose ₹1,000 for a single sick day. This revelation prompted Sarbajna to end the call, expressing shock at the company's approach to employee rights and the apparent exploitation due to weak labor laws in India. The post has sparked a heated online debate, with many users condemning the policy and asserting that sick leave should be a standard employee right. Some comments highlighted that sick leave is mandated in various states across India, further fueling the discussion on labor rights.
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The controversial leave policy raises concerns about employee rights and labor laws in India.
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