The Economic Times

Can your boss punish you for calling out sick? Company fines itself $14,000 for denying sick leave to essential HR staff

A high-performing HR employee was disciplined for taking sick days due to the flu and pneumonia, despite having a strong attendance record. Her employer's rigid policies led to a $14,000 severance payout and a lesson in labor laws after she was hospitalized and denied return to work without excessive documentation.