An employee serving their notice period has sought clarity on whether an employer in India can refuse temporary work from home (WFH) after knee surgery when the employee is medically unable to commute but remains capable of performing their job remotely.
The employee said they have been advised to undergo surgery for a meniscus injury and are expected to face significant difficulty walking during recovery. Since their role can be performed entirely from home, they approached HR for temporary WFH. However, HR reportedly rejected the request, saying there was “no provision” for WFH.
