Mumbai, June 11: The tragic death of a South African woman, Sena Dhaldhala, in an office washroom has sparked a heated debate on corporate work culture on social media. Sena, who worked as a center agent at a Cart Track company in Rosebank, had been suffering from illness for a long time. Her death occurred in the office washroom.
Repeated Leave Applications Rejected
Family members reported that Sena had applied for sick leave twice, but both requests were denied. Instead of taking her to the hospital immediately, her manager was discussing who would cover the medical expenses.
Colleagues Accuse Company of Negligence
Co-workers have accused the company of negligence regarding Sena’s health condition. One colleague mentioned that the day before her death, Sena was found crying on her knees, expressing her severe illness while still being expected to report to work.
Family Called for Private Ambulance
On the day of her death, around 6:30 PM, her team leader summoned her back to the office. Upon returning, she was visibly upset. Sena’s aunt, Nomusa, stated that she had to call for a private ambulance herself after her niece’s leave requests were denied.
Family Blames Company
Sena’s family alleges that the manager suggested waiting for an ambulance, yet had no hospital reference number. They claim that despite being informed of Sena’s deteriorating condition, no timely action was taken. The company reportedly told her that she was misusing their sick leave policy.
Labor advocates and social media users have highlighted that Sena’s death is a stark example of workplace pressure, which persists even when employees are unwell. This incident raises serious questions about the company’s medical leave policies.