Users described the behaviour as an example of a toxic culture of micromanagement.
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Sick Leave, Live Location Demand: Netizens Slam Invasive Workplace Culture

  • An employee was asked to share his live location by his supervisor after taking sick leave for a severe headache.
  • The incident, shared on Reddit with a WhatsApp screenshot, sparked widespread online criticism.
  • Netizens condemned the demand as invasive, unprofessional, and a form of micromanagement.
  • Users questioned the request for "valid documents" for a headache and called the behavior a sign of toxic workplace culture.
  • Many urged the employee to refuse the request, citing privacy concerns and comparing leave to "not being on parole."

Why It Matters: Demanding live location for sick leave sparks outrage, highlighting toxic workplace micromanagement.

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