The Economic Times

'Increase your pain tolerance': Bosss response to menstrual leave raises questions on empathy and employee rights

A Reddit post from India has sparked widespread discussion after an employee alleged that her boss dismissed her sick leave for severe menstrual pain by telling her to increase her pain tolerance. Despite clearly stating medical reasons for taking leave, the employee said she was questioned at work and pressured to continue working through pain. The situation escalated in a family-run company where internal complaints were ineffective, eventually leading to her resignation and concerns over salary deductions.