They DOCKED HIS PAY after sending him home

Introduction

In an unfortunate misunderstanding, an employee noticed his pay was short. He approached Darren, who reminded him about the two days he was allegedly absent due to illness. However, the employee clarified that he did not take those days off voluntarily; instead, Darren had sent him home and instructed him to continue his administrative tasks remotely.

Despite the employee working from home, Darren categorized those days as sick leave, leading to the reduction in pay. The employee was bewildered by this decision, arguing that he was, in fact, fulfilling his job duties from home as instructed.

Darren seemed dismissive, suggesting the employee should not expect payment for days when he was not physically present at the office. He downplayed the situation, implying that a couple of days' pay should not make much difference. However, this overlooks the significant financial impact even a short payfall can have on individuals.

Moreover, Darren offered an insensitive solution, suggesting that if the employee were struggling financially (due to the docked pay), he could take on a few extra jobs in the evenings next week. This suggestion exacerbated the employee's frustration, highlighting that his financial hardship was a direct result of not being properly compensated for the work he had already done. The employee's indignation grew, emphasizing that his strapped financial situation was not due to poor money management but rather being unfairly penalized for following his manager's instructions.