The Economic Times

Gen Z asks one-day WFH, HR denies citing policy; what he did when companys biggest client called at 10 PM left HR stunned

Gen Z employee was reportedly denied permission to work from home for one day but later questioned by HR after missing an urgent client call at 10 pm. He pointed out the contrast between the companys refusal to offer remote-work flexibility and its expectation that he remain available beyond office hours, asking HR to clarify the after-hours requirements for his role.