Bengaluru IT employee denied WFH to care for injured mother, sparks outrage

Despite providing medical documents and a police report, a Bengaluru woman’s request to work from home was rejected, highlighting corporate inflexibility.

A Bengaluru-based IT employee recently faced a shocking denial from her employer when she requested to work remotely for a month to care for her injured mother. The incident, shared on Reddit, has ignited strong reactions across social media, questioning the lack of compassion in modern corporate workplaces.

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The woman explained that her mother and brother suffered injuries in a scooter accident. While the injuries were not life-threatening, her mother was temporarily immobile due to fractures and required assistance with daily activities. The employee submitted MRI scans, medical documents, and a police report to justify her request for a work-from-home arrangement.

Despite this, the employer reportedly refused the request, citing “low bandwidth” in the team. Adding to the controversy, the man involved in the accident was only granted two days of leave before being asked to return to work.

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The post quickly went viral, drawing criticism of corporate rigidity and insensitivity. One user commented, “Trash company. My company has a mandatory work from office. But in situations like these, people of course get WFH.”

This incident has reignited discussions on employee welfare, flexible work policies, and the need for empathy in corporate environments, especially when remote work is a feasible option.

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