The Economic Times

HR denies WFH request to techie facing knee surgery, sparks debate among netizens on its legality

After undergoing knee surgery, an employee seeks understanding from their employer concerning the denial of temporary work from home. Despite other coworkers successfully utilizing Azure Virtual Desktop for remote work, HR claims there are no provisions for such arrangements. The employee is willing to handle expenses and submit medical paperwork during recovery but raises questions about legal rights and potential extensions of notice periods under Indian law.