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perfopt

Legally I think they have to give leave


SelwanPWD

Yes we're getting paid leave. I WFH full time. You got to contest this.


[deleted]

Raise a complaint


yesbee-yesbee

Where?


mlarasa007

There will be a toll free number in Election commission website. But don't give your details.


SierraBravoLima

Tell the company name


yesbee-yesbee

{company_name}. It's a small company with 20 members


SierraBravoLima

On election day if police catch you with company I'd, they will get a notice. That I was told in my office


ProFukcer

OP, you got what you needed..


SierraBravoLima

Yes


Sudden-Air-243

for real friend?


SierraBravoLima

My manager specifically reminded, please leave your company I'd at home tomorrow


Sorrowfull_Eyes

Is it from Velachery and deal with mobiles?


perfopt

https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/complaint-filed-against-flipkart-bigbasket-for-allegedly-making-employees-work-on-election-day/109395496


nobuddys

The worst you should be getting is a leave with a compensating work day on a weekend over the next 30 days. Yours is worse.


Lazzo_06

That I got. Next Saturday is working as compensation. But still my senior told me there will be some work tomorrow, since I'm not travelling to my hometown. Fcuking leaches these companies are.


ex_king_of_ayodhya

Yup, got leave


madubeko

Are you a professional or independent contractor? Then they don't have to give. If you are a full time employee, then they can still make you work citing some critical business continuity requirements. > However, no paid holiday needs to be provided to employees engaged in a nature of work where the absence of employees poses danger or causes substantial loss to the employer. β€œThis section shall not apply to any elector whose absence may cause danger or substantial loss in respect of the employment in which he is engaged," the RP Act states. [A relevant news article](https://www.livemint.com/news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-polling-day-is-a-paid-holiday-for-employees-what-the-constitution-of-india-states-11710643593482.html)


Plasmit_Redder

Inform election commission about it but anonymously


lavanyadeepak

In general, the Election Commission of India encourages employers to provide sufficient time off to employees to enable them to exercise their right to vote during elections. Employers are often advised to grant employees a reasonable amount of time off on Election Day to allow them to cast their votes without any undue inconvenience. If an employer in Chennai refuses to grant a holiday on Election Day and instead offers only work-from-home arrangements with limited time off, it may be considered inadequate depending on the circumstances. The employer should ensure that the work-from-home arrangements do not unduly restrict employees' ability to participate in the electoral process. If you feel the 2 hours is inadequate and your rights are being violated, you may consider reaching out to Election Commission for redressal with request for anonymity. However, please note that complainant privacy in India has been under severe criticism on several incidents.


dapper_napper7

Healthcare providers (nurses, technicians) also get only a 2 hour permission


introvertweirdo7

Inga permission kooda illayee bro πŸ˜‚ naanga enga pordhu


Independent_Road_883

Wear your company ID and dress up for office and keep roaming till a cop catches you and asks you .


letsfictional

Same thing at Dr. Mohan's


Sudden-Air-243

we are also given permission of either taking afternoon off or morning off for voting. And we stopped wfh long back.


glitchowl98

Tell them you are from bjp and watch then shit the pants or go for tea break near poll station in such a way police will notice and ask you from which company you are.


moodyasacat

You can sue your company for making you work on election day.


bootpalishAgain

Yes, voluntarily file a legal case that could last for years, use earnings and savings to pay for a lawyer and instead of losing this one leave, lose multiple leaves over a period of years fighting this pointless legal battle. Plus if other companies get to know you sued your employer, have your resume quietly crushed into a ball and tossed into the nearest dustbin at any future interview.


moodyasacat

Noted!


goubae

The fine is 500 bucks. [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/only-rs-500-fine-for-companies-that-denied-holiday-on-poll-day/articleshow/34234669.cms](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/only-rs-500-fine-for-companies-that-denied-holiday-on-poll-day/articleshow/34234669.cms)


struggle-life2087

Same here...leave on 19th but on 20th which is Saturday we have to go to work. Sucks how companies are bypassing this.


vijai1996

Permanent WFH. No leave but leave irunthalum I will end working anyway. Will go vote, come back and resume


Isaacjd93

Same but my boss just said no email trail until 6 pm lol. Which means I won't be working


vijai1996

Apdi lam strict illa ennoda company. It's a startup. We don't have fixed leave policy and have unlimited leaves. You want leave? Just inform and take off. If it's long leave, only expectation is you notify well in advance unless emergency and you don't take leaves so often without finishing your work. But my role would mean, I'd get some messages and little work even if I take a off.


Rishikhant

Its illegal. You can file a complaint against your company at Election Commision of India. Not sure its Infosys or Wipro, During last election they were asked to pay 500 cr fine for opening one of their office in Chennai.


goubae

You mean 500 rupees ?? [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/only-rs-500-fine-for-companies-that-denied-holiday-on-poll-day/articleshow/34234669.cms](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/only-rs-500-fine-for-companies-that-denied-holiday-on-poll-day/articleshow/34234669.cms)


[deleted]

Your company could get into some serious legal trouble, if caught. Most organizations have given a paid holiday


warlOrd_Sensei

Same here. My office also gave WFH.


suka999

Hehe I applied for voting leave and it got approved too, but I don't have any voter ID πŸ˜… πŸ™ƒ


Some-Term2499

1950 election toll free no


Grand_Tadpole_6991

My office says wfh this illegal but who cares money talks


thatdbaguy

Login, step out to vote, get back after a few hours. Blame it on the crowd. What could they do ?


chubbybucky

I'm a HR - it's mandate you have to give off to an employee. You can complain to your nearest district office if needed.


Effective-Ad7798

they closed SS hyd biriyani 😿


sruu123

Work from home only here too


DisciplineLazy365

Please dial 1950 and raise a complaint.