After refusing to work extra weekday hours, an employee found herself at the center of office backlash when HR announced mandatory Saturday availability instead. Though the policy change was framed as respecting work-life balance, it left the entire team upset—and unfairly blaming her for the decision.
While the situation created tension, the core issue lies with HR’s handling of staffing and communication. Speaking up about boundaries wasn’t wrong; the next step is calmly asking HR to clarify the new rules in writing and shift accountability back to where it belongs.
