A LinkedIn user recently shared a distressing experience on the platform, expressing deep frustration and disappointment. According to her post, she relocated from Pune to Mumbai for a job at a law firm, only to be terminated after falling ill with a fever and being unable to go to the office.
In her post, she conveyed her confusion as she had been diligently fulfilling her responsibilities without any complaints from colleagues. When she reached out to HR to understand the grounds for her termination, she received no satisfactory explanation, with HR simply attributing it to a decision by the partner.
Seeking clarification, she approached the partner directly the next day, hoping to understand the abrupt decision, especially given her relocation for the role. His response, as she described it, was shocking and dismissive. He allegedly said, “What’s your problem? This is my firm, and I can dismiss anyone whenever I want. You’re just an intern; why are you making such a fuss? There’s no contract with you.”
The post concluded with her lamenting the toxic work culture she had encountered.
In a separate incident shared on Reddit, another woman, who suffers from diabetes, was terminated after taking time off due to a serious medical issue. She expressed her dismay at being let go for using a sick day and criticized her boss for delivering her belongings to her home afterward, implying an inability to face the consequences of firing her over a medical emergency.
Both stories highlight concerns over workplace practices and treatment of employees facing health challenges, resonating widely on social media platforms.