Overview

• A July 7 Reddit post by user Junaid0010 showed his manager approve leave for severe stomach pain then request he coordinate tasks from home on his own laptop.
• The screenshot exchange has drawn over 247,000 views and prompted social media users to label such workplaces ‘Lala companies’ for enforcing rigid rules.
• The featured firm has operated for 25 years with only two office-based employees and minimal remote support, reflecting chronic underinvestment.
• Professionals on LinkedIn and other networks are sharing tips on asserting sick-leave rights and handling subtle work-from-home demands.
• The episode has intensified debate over work-life balance, sick-leave policies and managerial overreach in India’s private sector.