“Until the day I die, I’m going to fight for…”: Employee fighting brain cancer quits six-figure job after being denied ‘unlimited’ paid leave

A social media professional resigned after his employer denied paid time off for chemotherapy, despite an “unlimited leave” policy. Tyler Wells was told using PTO regularly would be seen as “abuse,” highlighting the gap between flexible policies and actual workplace compassion. His story sparked debate on employee rights and the need for genuine support during health crises.