concept   sick leave
culture   India
statement   In India, sick leave is stigmatized and can affect career prospects due to societal and employer pressure.

2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 medical leave India There is societal pressure on employees to continue working even when ill, and taking medical leave may be perceived as a sign of weakness. 1
2 sick leave India Sick leave may be seen as an inconvenience to employers and taking it frequently can negatively impact one's career prospects. 1