Overview
- An anonymous r/IndianWorkplace post describes a manager requesting the employee’s live WhatsApp location after a second day of sick leave for a severe headache.
- The employee says HR asked for supporting documents and shared that with the manager, who, according to screenshots, cited HR instructions when pressing for location access.
- The post went viral and drew strong criticism from Reddit users who called the demand invasive and unrelated to verifying a common ailment.
- Commenters urged the employee to refuse, question the existence of any such policy in writing, and consider escalation if pressured.
- News reports note that the account and screenshots have not been independently verified, and there has been no reported response from the employer or HR or any legal finding on the request.