malicious compliance Archives

August 4, 2025 at 10:35 pm

Her Boss Didn’t Like That She Worked From Home Once A Month, So She Worked From Home Twice Per Week Instead

Put the kettle on.

August 4, 2025 at 8:45 pm

HR Created A Ridiculous Expense Reports Policy, So She Took It Literally And Cost The Company A Lot Of Money

You proud of yourself, Einstein?

August 4, 2025 at 6:48 pm

His Employer’s New Policy Was Meant To Control Work From Home, But Instead It Led To Longer Vacations

It matters where you work.

August 4, 2025 at 1:49 pm

Employee Tried To Help A Kid In A Hospital, And They Told An Oversight Manager About What Was Going On There When They Got Shut Down

This whistleblower definitely did a good deed!

August 4, 2025 at 11:35 am

His Boss Asked To See Everything They’re Doing All Day, So They Spent A Bunch Of Time On The Clock Making An Incredibly Detailed List

Hey, it’s what the boss asked for!

August 4, 2025 at 7:35 am

HR Demanded An Employee Use All Their PTO Before The End Of The Year, So Went On Vacation For Two Weeks During The Company’s Busiest Season

Whatever you say, boss!

August 4, 2025 at 3:55 am

New Manager Announced That All Communications Go Through Him, So An Employee Ignored A Client’s Urgent Call Since He Was Busy

Man leading a meeting with other employees

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes… from an irate client.

August 4, 2025 at 12:55 am

Manager Told Them To Collect Biological Samples Even Though it Was Against The Rules, So They Maliciously Complied And The Manager Got Fired

Going against regulations when collecting blood from people doesn’t sound like a good idea…

August 3, 2025 at 11:15 pm

Restaurant General Manager Didn’t Want To Let Employees Eat Free Food, So One Refused To Work Without Getting A Meal

Now, this was some EXPERT malicious compliance!

August 3, 2025 at 7:55 pm

Man Was Ordered To Do Push-Ups Every Time His Division Leader Smiled, And He Took It Literally For As Long As Possible

A smile can make you do what you’re not supposed to.

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Her Boss Didn’t Like That She Worked From Home Once A Month, So She Worked From Home Twice Per Week Instead

HR Created A Ridiculous Expense Reports Policy, So She Took It Literally And Cost The Company A Lot Of Money

His Employer’s New Policy Was Meant To Control Work From Home, But Instead It Led To Longer Vacations

Employee Tried To Help A Kid In A Hospital, And They Told An Oversight Manager About What Was Going On There When They Got Shut Down

His Boss Asked To See Everything They’re Doing All Day, So They Spent A Bunch Of Time On The Clock Making An Incredibly Detailed List

HR Demanded An Employee Use All Their PTO Before The End Of The Year, So Went On Vacation For Two Weeks During The Company’s Busiest Season

New Manager Announced That All Communications Go Through Him, So An Employee Ignored A Client’s Urgent Call Since He Was Busy

Manager Told Them To Collect Biological Samples Even Though it Was Against The Rules, So They Maliciously Complied And The Manager Got Fired

Restaurant General Manager Didn’t Want To Let Employees Eat Free Food, So One Refused To Work Without Getting A Meal

Man Was Ordered To Do Push-Ups Every Time His Division Leader Smiled, And He Took It Literally For As Long As Possible

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