Punjab Gramin Bank Employee Warned for Ordering Pizza During Office Hours
Punjab Gramin Bank issued a disciplinary notice to an employee for ordering pizza at work, citing a violation of lunch hour rules and office conduct. The viral memo has triggered online debate over workplace policies.
Author: Kalyani Mali
Published: May 29, 2025
A disciplinary notice issued by Punjab Gramin Bank has gained widespread attention after the bank formally warned an employee for eating pizza during office hours. The incident occurred at the Regional Office in Jalandhar, with the employee reportedly placing the order at noon and consuming it at their desk—prompting concerns over adherence to official lunch hour protocols.
Violation of Office Conduct and Timing Rules
According to the official notice, the employee ordered pizza at 12:00 PM on May 26, 2025, and began eating it during official working hours. The bank deemed this behavior a breach of established lunch hour rules and accused the employee of contributing to workplace indiscipline.
Image: Disciplinary letter issued by Punjab Gramin Bank warning the employee for ordering pizza during work hours.
Source: @idesibanda
Bank Cites Breach of “Set Rules and Practice”
The notice further stated that the incident was not only a violation of lunch hour protocols but also inconsistent with the decorum expected within the organization. The bank emphasized the importance of adhering to its “set rules and practice” to maintain a disciplined work environment.
Social Media Attention
In response to the incident, many users on Twitter expressed outrage and concern, questioning whether the disciplinary notice was justified. One widely circulated tweet by Newton Bank Kumar showcased the official notice and drew attention to the unusual reason behind the warning:
Image: Tweet by @idesibanda
Social Media Outrage
Image: Social media users reacting to the disciplinary notice
The incident has sparked a wider conversation on the balance between workplace discipline and employee well-being. While organizations have the right to enforce internal protocols, the public response highlights the need for clarity, empathy, and consistency in implementing such rules.
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