Overview
- The 22-year-old office worker repeatedly arrived about 30 to 45 minutes before a 7:30 a.m. shift despite verbal and written warnings.
- Judges concluded the problem was not punctuality but unauthorized work that undermined trust and internal organization.
- Court records referenced attempts to clock in or access the company app before being on site, alongside dozens of early arrivals dating to 2023.
- The decision also noted an employer allegation that she sold used company vehicle batteries without authorization, bolstering the case for dismissal.
- The outcome has intensified discussion in Spain about how far employee initiative can go under company rules and labor law.