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HR, Workspace Expert - Answered on Mar 20, 2024

R P Yadav is the founder, chairman and managing director of Genius Consultants Limited, a 30-year-old human resources solutions company.
Over the years, he has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award from World HR Congress and HR Person Of The Year from Public Relations Council of India.
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Question by Sagar on Mar 20, 2024Hindi

My company wants to fire me as I am not willing relate to bangalore and join the office in person as my mom is bedridden due to tb and my grandma suffered heart attack and her lvf is working only 30%. I complained in hr and they too are singing thr same song as my manager what are my options.

Ans: I’m sorry to hear about your difficult situation. It’s important to know that as an employee, you have certain rights that may protect you in situations like these. Here are some steps you can consider:

Review Company Policies: Check your company’s policies on caregiving leave or remote work accommodations. Some companies may have provisions for such situations.
Legal Rights: Employees in India may have legal rights regarding caregiving responsibilities. It’s worth exploring whether there are any laws or legal precedents that support your need to care for ill family members.
Medical Documentation: Ensure you have all medical documentation for your mother and grandmother in order, as this can support your case for needing to work remotely or take leave.
HR Communication: Keep communicating with HR and document all interactions. Express your willingness to work and discuss possible compromises, such as part-time remote work.
Legal Consultation: If the situation doesn’t improve, consider consulting with a labor law attorney to understand your rights and the best course of action.
Labor Office: You may also approach the local labor office for guidance on how to handle this situation under the current employment laws.
Remember, it’s crucial to maintain a record of all communications and to approach the situation professionally. I hope you find a resolution that allows you to take care of your family while retaining your job. Good luck!

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Question by S - Oct 06, 2020Hindi

Hi Anu, I am 42 yrs old male. I am a Public Health Professional and work in an International NGO on health issues based in Delhi. I have ageing parents (both suffering from cardiac illness, diabetes and hypertension) which are based in Mumbai, my immediate family (wife and two kids) stays with my parents as there is no one else to take care of them. My parents especially my father is adamant that he doesn’t want to leave his house and stay with me in Delhi. As a result my immediate family is also forced to stay in Mumbai taking care of my parents. My wife is very supportive, however as this situation is like this since last 4-5 years and we are staying in two different cities, it has now taking stall at emotionally and physically on both of us (me, my wife and my two kids). I am desperately searching for job in Mumbai, however in my sector there are not very good opportunities in Mumbai. I tried my hands in two there places for job, however to my misfortune things didnt work out. I am a mid-senior level professional and have reached this position after a lot of hard work, however the stress has started affecting my performance and overall reputation in the organization. Hence there is constant stress of performance, ability to deliver, overall situation has lowered my confidence level affecting my work further. Dissatisfied with my work, my supervisor has already started sidelining me. I am desperately started thinking of leaving the job, however financial condition doesn’t allow me to do that. With COVID-19 pandemic things has worsened, as I am stuck in Delhi even in lockdown, leaving my parents and my wife struggling in Mumbai amidst the lockdown. Even now cant visit them as stressed, whether i will carry risk of infection to my parents, wife and kids, Hence staying away, it’s been 8 months that have not met them. Not sure, how to handle this. One way I thought as looking out opportunities in Mumbai, even if at junior level, However i am trying for that, but not getting suitable opportunities. Not sure, how to handle the pressures from family (Parents don't want to shift, wife is not ready to stay away and has given time till March, there constant pressure of performance). Not sure, what to do.

Ans: Dear S, surely, this pandemic has put many at inconvenience in different ways for each of us across the planet.

What we can do is make the best of what is at this point in time. It indeed is hard to be away from family at a time like this.

I know parents in some families do find it hard adjusting to a new city at their age and having your wife care for them as logical as the decision was has begun to take a toll on the family as a whole.

It is an amazing feeling to come back home to a family after a hard day’s work where they wait with love, care and support.

Either a job in Mumbai or moving your family to Delhi are the options as it is evident that family and their love is important for you to have the security and stability.

Having said this, Lockdown 5.0 begins soon, I think fearlessly take a call, visit your family.

If you think you want to isolate yourself in the fear of COVID-10, do so…but more that all of this, do sit down as a family, COMMUNICATE, talk to your parents about how this is affecting you and obviously they care and love you enough to hear your side of the story.

And finally, do what needs to be done to make sure that your parents understand and are taken care of and your wife and children are with you as a family.

Happy decision making and be happy!

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