A recent internal memo from a company, which has gained attention on Reddit, has caused a significant stir online. The memo, shared on the subreddit “antiwork,” announced a controversial policy: employees would no longer be allowed to take leave to care for sick children. The memo 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!”
The company’s new policy has faced widespread condemnation. Critics argue that the decision shows a blatant disregard for employees’ family responsibilities and well-being. Many have expressed concern that this policy could force parents into making difficult choices, potentially bringing sick children to work and risking the health of other employees.
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The memo has sparked a flood of outraged responses on social media. One Reddit user sarcastically suggested that the policy could backfire, saying, “Legit. I would leave a response to this note saying, ‘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, then fine. Your loss.’”
Another user criticized the employer’s lack of compassion, commenting, “We do not employ your children? Well, you don’t employ my partner, parents, or friends either. All of whom could need my help. Time to only hire orphans with no relationships whatsoever. Idiot employer.”
Some users also expressed concern that such policies might encourage dishonesty. One commenter noted, “This is ridiculous. Policies like this only push people to lie. Instead of saying ‘my child is unwell, and I need to stay home,’ they’ll claim ‘I’m feeling sick myself and can’t come in.’” Another added, “Some rules make you shrug and comply, but others stir up real resentment and push employees to work against the company. This is definitely one of those.”
