Overview

• The boss first asked the employee to cover an absent colleague’s presentation despite her pre-approved leave to spend time with her children.
• He insisted she report to the office by 11 a.m. or face a revoked day off and a reduced bonus.
• The employee reminded him of her recent overtime and highlighted that a colleague was permitted time off for brunch.
• UK workplace expert Ben Askins shared anonymized screenshots on Instagram, where the post has drawn over 27 million views.
• Social media users overwhelmingly backed the employee and urged her to file a formal complaint with human resources.