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Employee Challenges PIP After Refusing Weekend and Leave Work Demands

The case, shared on Reddit, highlights workplace boundary violations and opaque performance policies in a six-day workweek culture.

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On Reddit, an employee shared how they were put on PIP after refusing to work on weekends.
Reddit user put on PIP for refusing to work on weekends, leaves. Netizens say, 'Just leave asap'
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Overview

  • An employee at a six-day workweek organization was placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) for refusing to work on Sundays and during approved leave.
  • The employee detailed their experience on Reddit’s IndianWorkplace community, where the post gained significant attention and sparked widespread discussion.
  • The employee claimed their manager expected them to work 5-6 hours on Sundays and complete targets even during their approved four-day leave.
  • After returning from leave, the employee was informed by HR that their performance was deemed subpar, with qualitative reasons cited but no measurable criteria provided.
  • The employer has not publicly addressed the case or clarified its performance and overtime policies, drawing criticism over transparency and employee rights.