Wildfires are raging through Los Angeles, causing chaos and destruction. Surprisingly, TikTok’s LA-based employees are expected to continue working from home during this crisis or use their personal/sick days. Despite their office being closed due to power outages from the fires, employees are still being asked to work in the midst of a disaster. Employees are worried about power outages, poor air quality, and using up their limited personal/sick days. TikTok’s strict office policy adds to the pressure, with employees needing to return to the office three days a week even if they are unwell. Overall, employees feel unsupported and overwhelmed by the situation.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/09/tiktok-tells-la-staff-impacted-by-wildfires-to-use-personal-sick-hours-if-they-cant-work-from-home/