Wells Fargo fires workers for 'simulating' being at their keyboards (opens in new tab)

(ft.com)

27 pointsjackspawn1y ago8 comments

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> In a statement, Wells Fargo said it “holds employees to the highest standards and does not tolerate unethical behaviour”.

Given the things Wells Fargo has been guilty of in the rather recent past, this reads like a punchline.

gorjusborg1y ago

It is always the villainous who see villains everywhere.

I suspect the fired employees will ultimately be happier somewhere else.

jackspawnOP1y ago

https://archive.is/K2ygF

gnabgib1y ago

Discussions [0] (42 points, 6 hours ago, 76 comments) [1] (30 points, 5 hours ago, 50 comments)

[0]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40669866

[1]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40670191

HocusLocus1y ago

"Use OUR APP/extension/trojan to fool your boss and get the nap you deserve!"

> corporate keylogger installed

RamblingCTO1y ago

Even in Germany that would be considered fraud. In the USA probably even more so?

gorjusborg1y ago

What would be considered fraud, simulating keystrokes?

RamblingCTO1y ago

IANAL but: you signed a contract and you're not providing your part of the deal if you don't work. Simulating keystrokes and being caught is just proof enough.

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Legion1y ago

> In a statement, Wells Fargo said it “holds employees to the highest standards and does not tolerate unethical behaviour”.

Given the things Wells Fargo has been guilty of in the rather recent past, this reads like a punchline.

gorjusborg1y ago

It is always the villainous who see villains everywhere.

I suspect the fired employees will ultimately be happier somewhere else.

jackspawnOP1y ago

https://archive.is/K2ygF

gnabgib1y ago

Discussions [0] (42 points, 6 hours ago, 76 comments) [1] (30 points, 5 hours ago, 50 comments)

[0]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40669866

[1]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40670191

HocusLocus1y ago

"Use OUR APP/extension/trojan to fool your boss and get the nap you deserve!"

> corporate keylogger installed

RamblingCTO1y ago

Even in Germany that would be considered fraud. In the USA probably even more so?

gorjusborg1y ago

What would be considered fraud, simulating keystrokes?

RamblingCTO1y ago

IANAL but: you signed a contract and you're not providing your part of the deal if you don't work. Simulating keystrokes and being caught is just proof enough.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse