'I don't respond on Sunday[s]': Boss requests that HR deduce employee's salary by 50% because he doesn't respond on his one day off

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
Nov 1, 2023 2:00 PM EDT

There are strict bosses and then there are bosses who make outlandish demands that simply shouldn't be allowed. I've had my fair share of difficult managers over the years. You know, the kinds that call you on a Saturday night about something that really is not urgent whatsoever. When this kind of situation occurs, it is usually a test to see if you will, in fact, answer, and if you do, this communicates all the wrong things to your boss. It gives them the sense that they have full control over your schedule and that you will drop everything instantly for their benefit.

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  • This thread was posted to Reddit by u/superaggy, who is required to work Monday through Saturday in his country and has been pressured for quite some time to work even more on his one day off each week. OP, however, wasn't having the pressure. He doubled down and turned off notifications on Sundays, which led to a ridiculous reaction from his boss in which this so-called “leader” tried to get OP's pay cut by 50% because of these work-life boundaries. Keep scrolling below for the full story and the best reactions from folks in the comments section. For more content like this, check out this story about a boss who refused to fill out his employee's W2 form.

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    Font - My boss wants the HR to make 50% deductions off my salary because I don't respond on sunday While most of us have to work beyond our working hours from Monday to Saturday. My boss and some other colleagues expect people to work on Sundays as well.
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    Font - Earlier I used to get a bunch of WhatsApp texts and phone calls on Sundays from my boss. Since then I have done two things 1. I have an exclusive WhatsApp for my work 2. Exclusive workplace phone number
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    Font - And I deactivate both from my settings once I leave my office on Saturday evening and don't reactivate until it is Monday morning.
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    Font - My boss and some of my colleagues have requested the HR and higher authorities to make 50% deductions on my salary because I am unreachable on Sundays.
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    Font - IsThatWhatSheSaid Tho 10 hr. ago I love this logic. 129 Reply Share
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    Font - Jay_JWLH 11 hr. ago Seems a bit out of touch with reality of them, but okay.... Not like you couldn't be having a life when not working. 163 Reply Share ...
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    Font - superaggy OP. 11 hr. ago This is a common issue with Mid Size companies in India - Pay Less - Exploit More. 115 Reply Share
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    Font - Billibadijai 9 hr. ago If they do a 50% reduction on your salary, you can probably do 50% less in your job. And while you still hold this job, you can get another remote job and get more income. 101 Reply Share
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    Font - turtle_pleasure. 3 hr. ago where are these convenient remote jobs everyone talks about
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    Font - throwtheclownaway20 11 hr. ago If you're hourly, then that. Work stops when you clock out and begins only when you clock in. I went on vacation once and when my boss said, "We'll try not to call you," I told them any call I get from them is getting replied to with a video clip of me watching that go to voicemail.
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    Rectangle - Javasteam 9 hr. ago Get a copy of your hiring contract. Does it say anything about being on-call and how you'll be compensated?
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    Font - 6 hr. ago this always annoyed me. my boss used to call me like 3-4 times before work and sometimes after. then one day he had me working with this guy i did not like and his friend after calling me all morning gorehistorian69. before i was to be at work. and i just returned the truck, texted him i quit, blocked his number and went home.
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    Font - Details needed Proof of unpaid salary through bank statements, etc. Appointment letter Details of your salary, benefits, pay, and perks Copy of Employment Contract If not this becomes an arbitration issue
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    Font - Belsnickel213.9 hr. ago Your boss can't do anything and HR will just laugh at him. Let him have his tantrum and just watch on. It'll be entertaining at least.
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    Font - rskpomg 4 hr. ago If they don't pay you full salary and your contract does not mention on call requirements from you as employee. Send a legal notice That's enough to create enough impact
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    Rectangle - FoldingF 13 hr. ago Probably illegal, depends on your location 1.7k Reply Share
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    Font - superaggy OP. 13 hr. ago Recently the Father in Law of the British PM has made a statement that we should work more than 70 hours a week. Labour and employee rights in India is a joke. 1.1k Reply Share
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    Font - grengrad 12 hr. ago So, you responding on Sunday's is worth half your pay, eh? Sounds like you should only work Sunday for half of your salary, and take Mon-Sat off. By your boss's logic that seems fair. 762 Reply Share
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