Dutch court: ordering remote worker to keep webcam on all day violated privacy

A Dutch court ruled that Chetu's demand for a telemarketer to keep his webcam on for a full nine-hour shift breached his right to private life under Article 8 of the ECHR. The company was ordered to pay roughly €75,000, including €50,000 in equitable compensation for the wrongful dismissal.

• The Chetu employee was fired three days after being told to keep his camera on for nine hours
• Court found the demand conflicted with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
• The largest award was €50,000 in equitable compensation for the culpable dismissal
• Total payout reached about €75,000 including notice, transition pay and unused leave