Woman Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer Asked to Return to Work by Boss: Outrage Ensues

A recent viral post has sparked widespread outrage after revealing a shocking demand made by a boss to an employee diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. The post, shared on Reddit by the child of the affected employee, shed light on the insensitive email sent by the employer.

The email, which has since been heavily criticized, requested the employee’s treatment plan from their oncologist so that the company could “plan accordingly.” It also demanded a letter stating the employee’s fitness to return to work, including any specific tasks they might be unable to perform.

My Mum has stage 4 cancer in 5 areas and her boss has been pressuring her to come back to work.
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The Reddit post attracted numerous comments condemning the boss’s lack of empathy. One user expressed, “How dehumanizing. I’m so sorry,” while another remarked, “I’m certainly not going to say that I wish her boss got cancer as well. But I’m sure gonna think it really hard.”

This incident highlights a concerning trend of managers displaying a disregard for their employees’ well-being. It comes in the wake of another Reddit post where a boss criticized an employee for missing work due to a family emergency.

These instances underscore the importance of fostering a compassionate and understanding workplace culture, where employees’ health and personal circumstances are respected and supported.