Child's sickness not a valid reason for leave, we do not employ your children: Company sick leave memo sparks outrage

A recent company memo stating that employees could no longer take leave to care for sick children sparked widespread backlash online. Shared on the Reddit forum 'antiwork,' the policy drew criticism for its perceived lack of compassion towards employee well-being and work-life balance. The memo outlined that employees would face disciplinary action for missing work due to their children's illnesses, explicitly stating, "Calling out because your child is sick is no longer a valid excuse to miss work and will now result in a write-up. We do not employ your children, and as such, their sickness is not an excuse for you to miss work." This stance raised concerns about the company's commitment to supporting its workforce and fostering a healthy work environment.