Employee's Bereavement Leave Request Denied, Manager Suggests Gym and Counseling

An employee shared on Reddit that his request for time off after his father's death was denied by his manager, who reportedly joked about the workload, suggested he start going to the gym, and gave him a grief counselor's contact instead. The post sparked widespread online criticism of workplace bereavement policies and discussions about the need for greater empathy and mental health support in professional environments.