New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- A 22-year-old worker was fired for repeatedly arriving too early for her shift. Now, a labour court in Alicante, Spain, has upheld the termination.

Her contract stated a 7:30 AM start time. Yet, she routinely reached the workplace between 6:45 and 7:00 AM. The company recorded 19 such instances. It said she had continued to do so despite verbal and written warnings.

Supervisors told the court that no work could begin before 7:30 AM. Her early arrival disrupted the team's coordination. The company argued that she had ignored instructions. It amounted to disobedience under Article 54.2 of Spain's Workers' Statute.

The court agreed. It said that her refusal to follow directions and the loss of trust justified her dis...