Company memo says, child's sickness is no excuse to miss work; netizens outraged

This memo was shared by a Reddit forum 'antiwork.' The post got harsh criticism and many users even questioned the company's work-life balance.

The company note reads, "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. Go, team!"

Several people questioned the company's policies regarding employees' work-life balance. Some even pointed to the possibility that this policy would encourage workers to bring their sick children to work, which would cause illnesses to spread among coworkers. Others have demanded that the company should be held accountable and humiliated for its cruel policies.

A user commented, "'We do not employ your children...Well you don't employ my partner, my parents, friends, and extended family either. All of which could need my help, could die, could have a wedding, a graduation, or another big life event I want to be present for. Time to only hire orphans with no relationships whatsoever. Idiot employer."

Another person wrote, "So stupid. This only encourages people to lie. Now it's not sorry my kid is sick and I need to stay home I have the shits and can't work today. They still going to miss the day and if you're an employer who doesn't care don't ever expect your workers to."

A third person commented, "Realistically speaking, this is mainly an anti-women policy. Nothing new, is there?"

"I'd stick a note next to it saying, "My kid has the stomach flu. We'll both see you tomorrow," a user quipped.

“We don’t employ your children but if we could exploit them for profit we would, but if you need to love your children you will be penalised,” an individual commented.