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Policy · Updated 12 Oct, 02:37 am IST

Remote worker fired after refusing to send 160 webcam photos a day

Why it matters for readers: A concrete example of how far some employers may go with remote monitoring.

  • The employer required the remote employee to provide 160 webcam photos each day.1
  • The employee refused to comply with the webcam-photo requirement.1
  • After the refusal, the employer fired the remote employee.1
  • The Inc. article about the case was discussed on Hacker News and received notable engagement.1

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