A Reddit post has ignited a discussion around workplace boundaries and employees’ wellness after a man claimed his manager expected him to keep working from the hospital while his wife was in labour.

According to the viral post, the employee had informed his manager that his wife had been admitted for delivery and requested two days’ leave. He said he was urged to postpone his leave or continue working from the hospital. The manager reportedly dismissed his concerns, saying, “You won’t have to do anything anyway.”

Shared on the r/IndianWorkplace subreddit, the post quickly gained traction. “Writing on Reddit, as I don’t know what else to do. My wife was admitted to the hospital for the delivery of our first child. I informed my manager and requested just two days of leave. Instead of b

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