Overview

• An employee lied about a stomach flu to secure Friday off for a Coorg getaway but was spotted dancing in a viral Instagram reel that racked up over 13,000 likes.
• The skip-level manager forwarded the reel link to the employee as proof of the deception and sarcastically inquired about their health.
• Despite retaining their position, the employee has had every subsequent work-from-home request refused due to eroded trust.
• The episode has ignited widespread online debate about the risks of faking sick leave and social media’s role in policing workplace honesty.
• Similar reports describe managers demanding GPS locations or work during approved leave days, highlighting growing tensions in boss-employee dynamics.