Child's sickness not a valid reason for leave, we do not employ your children: Company sick leave memo sparks outrage
Reddit forum 'antiwork,' has been criticized for its seemingly harsh stance on employee well-being and work-life balance.
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Company Memo Triggers Backlash
According to the memo, employees will now face disciplinary action if they miss work to care for their sick children. The company memo explicitly stated, «Calling out because your child is sick is no longer a valid excuse to miss work and will now result in a write up. We do not employ your children, and as such, their sickness is not an excuse for you to miss work. Go, team!»
This stance has led to a wave of backlash from social media users, with many calling the policy inhumane and unreasonable.
Criticism Grows Online
The memo has been met with widespread criticism, with several users on the forum pointing out the negative implications for employees. One user commented, «We do not employ your children. Well, you don't employ my partner, my parents, friends, and my extended family either. All of which could need my help, could die, could have a wedding, a graduation, or another big life event I want to be present for.»
Another user raised concerns about the potential health risks posed by such a policy. «Whatever my kids get, I end up catching. But if you want five staff members to end up calling in sick instead of one because I gave everyone COVID-19, then fine. Your loss,» the user remarked.
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