US bank Wells Fargo fires over dozen employees for allegedly faking work activity
Wells Fargo Bank branch is seen in New York City, U.S.
Over a dozen employees of the US bank Wells Fargo were let go for allegedly "simulating keyboard activity," presumably to trick their employer into believing they were at work.
A filing with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority said that the workers were "discharged after review of allegations involving simulation of keyboard activity creating impression of active work."
According to Bloomberg, the document does not specify whether the employees in the issue used personal or workplace computers.
As evidenced by the fact that many of its corporate jobs allow employees to "work from home on some days and at the office on others," Wells Fargo supports flexible work arrangements.
“Wells Fargo holds employees to the highest standards and does not tolerate unethical behaviour," a company spokesperson stated.
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(With inputs from agencies)
