A 22-year-old woman in Spain lost her job after repeatedly showing up to work 40 minutes before her scheduled start time, despite multiple warnings from her employer to stop the practice.
The woman worked at a parcel delivery company in Alicante, where her shift was scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM. However, she regularly arrived between 6:45 and 7:00 AM, creating what her employer described as a serious problem.
The issue was not her dedication but rather that the facility was not operational when she arrived, meaning no other staff were present and she had no assigned duties to perform during that time.
The company explained that her unauthorized presence before opening hours disrupted workplace organization and served no productive purpose. Despite these clear instructions, she ignored the warnings and continued arriving early on at least 19 documented occasions over a two-year period.
The situation escalated when the company discovered she had also attempted to clock in through the company app before even reaching the office. Additionally, court documents revealed she was accused of unauthorized sale of a used company car battery, which the employer cited as evidence of a broader pattern of disloyalty and rule-breaking behavior.
The woman challenged her dismissal at the Social Court of Alicante, claiming the decision was unjustified and unfair. However, the judges sided with her former employer, ruling that the dismissal was legally justified.
The woman has the option to appeal the decision to the High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community.
This case has generated significant attention online, with many people surprised that someone could lose their job for being too punctual.
