Archive · 28 May 2025
Boss Cancels Leave, Threatens Bonus; Internet Reacts
A boss tried to cancel an employee's pre-approved day off because another employee was unavailable.
The employee declined, citing prior plans.
The boss then threatened to deduct from her bonus if she didn't come in.
The employee stood her ground, leading to online debate about workplace boundaries.
Many agreed that time off should be respected.
Some commenters suggested the employee involve HR.
A manager tried to cancel an employee's pre-approved leave.
The manager threatened to reduce the employee's bonus for not coming in.
The employee declined to come in, citing pre-existing plans.
The exchange between the boss and employee was shared online.
The internet criticized the manager's behavior and supported the employee.
- Who
- An unnamed boss and employee
- What
- A manager attempted to cancel an employee's leave.
- When
- May 28, 2025 (Published date)
- Where
- Online, in a text message exchange
- Why
- The boss needed the employee to cover a colleague's absence.
Manager
Employee
Time Off
Manager
Manager can revoke time off and expects employee to work.
Employee
Employee has right to pre-approved time off.
Workplace Boundaries
Manager
Manager believes they decide what is fair.
Employee
Boss's behavior is inappropriate and oversteps workplace boundaries.
- Incident
- Employee's pre-approved day off
- Manager's Action
- Threatened to deduct from the employee's bonus
- Source
- Screenshots of the exchange were shared on Instagram.
- Sharer
- Workplace expert Ben Askins shared the exchange.