Viral Company Memo Sparks Debate Over Targeting Employees For Sick Child Absences

Parents juggling work and caregiving responsibilities face increasing challenges, and a recent company memo has added fuel to the fire, sparking heated debate online. A memo that recently went viral after being posted on Reddit’s antiwork subreddit has drawn widespread criticism for introducing a new policy that penalizes employees for missing work due to their child’s illness.

The post, which included a photo of the memo, asked, “Where would you report this kind of behaviour?” The memo itself reads: “Attention all employees: Calling out because your child is sick is no longer a valid excuse to miss work and will now result in a write-up. We do not employ your children, and their sickness is not a valid reason for you to miss work. Go team!”

The memo quickly sparked outrage across social media, with many calling out the lack of empathy and fairness in the company’s new policy. Although the company and country remain undisclosed, the incident has intensified the ongoing conversation around employee rights, especially when it comes to balancing work and caregiving duties.