India, July 31 -- A woman has highlighted how discriminatory workplace policies can put Indian employees at a disadvantage in global companies. In a post shared on Reddit, the woman said she broke down into angry tears during a meeting with her manager after being told she was expected to work from office during Diwali.

The woman explained that she works for an American MNC in a hybrid setup, where she is expected to work from office for a certain number of days, and can work from home the rest of the time.

She highlighted how American and European colleagues can take long vacations during spring break, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Indians, on the other hand, are expected to work during their festivals.

"I understand at the end of the da...