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Spanish Court Upholds Firing of 22-Year-Old Who Kept Clocking In Early

Judges in Alicante said the dispute was about defying attendance rules under Article 54 of the Workers’ Statute.

Overview

  • The employee repeatedly arrived roughly 40 minutes before a 7:30 a.m. start despite verbal and written warnings dating to 2023.
  • Evidence presented to the court showed at least 19 early arrivals and attempts to register attendance via the company app before reaching the office.
  • The employer also accused her of selling a used company car battery without permission, which the court said contributed to a pattern of disloyalty.
  • The tribunal ruled the conduct amounted to serious misconduct under Article 54, emphasizing refusal to follow workplace instructions rather than punctuality.
  • The judgment currently stands with a potential appeal to the Supreme Court of Valencia, and public reaction online has been mixed.