Overview
- The employee reported two days of severe headaches yet kept commuting and stayed at the office until 8:45 pm before asking for a single day of remote work.
- The manager replied that “everyone is suffering from pollution” and said allowing WFH would be difficult because others were coming to the office.
- The team had sought air purifiers for over a week, which management allegedly refused without clear reasons, according to the Reddit post.
- The shared screenshots on r/IndianWorkplace drew broad criticism and advice, including taking sick leave, formally documenting requests, and rejecting any expectation to work while on leave as unethical or illegal.
- Delhi’s air quality was reported in the severe range with an AQI around 428, and media reports have not included any response from the employer.