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Viral Reddit Post Alleges Bengaluru IT Worker Was Denied WFH to Care for Injured Mother

News outlets reporting the account say they have not independently verified the claims.

Overview

  • The post, shared by user @fayazara, describes a scooter accident that left the woman’s mother with a fractured arm and her uncle bruised and swollen.
  • The employee allegedly sought one month of remote work to provide care and submitted MRI scans and a police report as proof.
  • The company reportedly called a meeting and rejected the request, citing very limited team bandwidth.
  • The uncle involved in the accident was said to have received only two days of leave before being asked to return to work.
  • Coverage by Hindustan Times, India Today, Mint and others highlights strong online criticism of rigid workplace policies and notes the employer was not identified and no comment was published.