“Let’s put it this way — If you don’t come in, don’t come in again,” his boss threatened.
In a peculiar twist of fate, an employee found himself unexpectedly confronted by an unexpected visitor at his doorstep right after calling in sick. Little did he know that the encounter would bring about a series of unforeseen and unwelcome events.
Imagine this: your boss unexpectedly appears at your doorstep, urging you to come to work even though you had called out sick. This intriguing video showcases actual footage from the Ring camera, showcasing the serendipitous moment when his employer unexpectedly shows up hours after he had taken a day off.
When the man answered the door by talking into the Ring camera’s microphone, his boss replied, “Oh good, you’re there!” He then asked if the man was ready and dressed to go to work.
Upon the man’s repeated refusal to report to work, his boss resorted to threatening him with termination. This highlights the seriousness of the situation and underscores the importance of complying with workplace obligations.
“Let’s put it this way — If you don’t come in, don’t come in again,” he told the man.
The video is below.
@ben.askins I was tagged in this one A LOT. This boss thought it was appropriate to show up to his SICK employee's door. This is just crazy. #redflags #reacts #funny #badbosses ♬ original sound – Ben Askins
The boss’s actions online left people in a state of shock and disbelief. The level of horror and disgust expressed by individuals was palpable, highlighting the severity of the situation.
Ben Askins, an esteemed content creator known for his expertise in addressing workplace drama stories, was left utterly astonished by the unfolding events that he had just witnessed.
“How bad of a manager do you have to be to be to think, he’s called in sick, do you know what I’m gonna do? I’m gonna go to his house, knock on his door, and just badger him through the doorbell until he comes to work,” Askins said in a TikTok video reacting to the Ring camera footage. “That’s your way to create morale and build a proper team?”
Is it even legal to threaten an employee for not coming in after they’ve called in sick?
Commenters agreed with Askins’s assessment.
An employer should respect their employees’ privacy and boundaries
We all hope to stay healthy and avoid getting sick. However, when illness strikes, it can unfortunately leave our workplaces short-staffed. It is crucial to understand that no employee should ever be compelled to come to work while they are unwell. Employers should also refrain from pressuring their employees by personally visiting them and demanding their presence at work.
… Not to mention that sick employees could get everyone else sick.
It is important to respect the privacy and rights of employees. Unannounced visits to an employee’s home by an employer could be seen as invasive and may potentially violate employment laws and regulations. It is advisable for employers to make arrangements in advance before visiting an employee outside of the workplace.
