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Techie Denied Paternity Leave Amidst Newborn's NICU Stay
2 Apr
Summary
- Techie faced work demands during paternity leave for a premature baby.
- Manager allegedly threatened job security for prioritizing family needs.
- Previous insensitive workplace treatment occurred when wife was hospitalized.
A software engineer from Hyderabad faced significant workplace insensitivity when his manager allegedly demanded he continue working during his paternity leave. This occurred despite his newborn baby being admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) due to respiratory distress. The techie had informed both his manager and HR about his planned two-week leave five months in advance.
Adding to the distress, the manager reportedly continued to assign tasks and discuss work even after being made aware of the critical situation. The engineer also recounted a prior instance where he was asked to work until 3 am while his pregnant wife was hospitalized, with his efforts reportedly unacknowledged. This pattern of insensitivity culminated in alleged threats of replacement when he prioritized family during his recent leave, with the manager suggesting concerns should have been raised earlier.
