It's a common scenario: concert or event tickets are announced, and sales open on a weekday. Many employees resort to joining virtual queues from their workstations, an action that, while seemingly harmless, can have severe legal repercussions. Juanma Lorente, known for his social media outreach, emphasizes that this conduct constitutes a breach of contractual good faith.
“"If you are entering the virtual queue, waiting to see when it's your turn, and when it's your turn you enter like a madman to buy, during that time you are not working."
The expert explains that the problem lies in using company time and resources for personal purposes. It's not just about the lack of productivity during those minutes or hours, but also about the breach of trust and the use of corporate tools for leisure. This behavior falls under what is legally known as a transgression of contractual good faith or abuse of trust.
The risk is not limited to being caught in the act. Lorente warns that employers can review the browsing history of company equipment. If an employee is found to have spent time purchasing tickets, this evidence can be irrefutable. Disciplinary dismissal for this reason implies the loss of the right to compensation, which could mean losing one's job and accumulated seniority.
Given this reality, the lawyer advises clearly separating leisure from work hours. To avoid risks, he recommends using personal devices and data, handling these matters during breaks (coffee or lunch), and if the virtual queue is very long, considering asking a family member or friend who is not working to try for you. It is crucial to remember that even if browsing history is deleted, many corporate systems maintain traffic logs that are not accessible to the employee.
