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Viral Sick-Leave WhatsApp Chat Puts Gen Z Pushback on Indian Work Culture in Focus

The widely shared Reddit post has not been independently verified by outlets covering it.

Overview

  • Screenshots show an employee refusing to provide a doctor’s note for a one‑day fever absence and stating he would not respond while resting.
  • The post, shared by Reddit user vishal_gandhii, drew thousands of upvotes, views and comments within days.
  • News18 highlighted the exchange on Nov. 4 as it gained traction, with Times Now and Free Press Journal following on Nov. 5.
  • Commenters largely praised the boundary‑setting reply as emblematic of Gen Z attitudes toward work‑life balance in India.
  • Debate grew over whether employers can require a doctor’s certificate for a single sick day, with claims presented as opinion rather than cited policy.