Do you really know? Is your employer tracking you while you work from home?
Dec 1, 2025
Remote work is on the rise, but so is concern over time theft. This term captures employees getting paid for non-working hours due to extended breaks or personal tasks. A notable case involves Karlee Besse, who faced dismissal and won compensation but raised questions about employer monitoring. The discussion dives into 'bossware' tools that track productivity, revealing privacy issues and psychological impacts. As monitoring continues, the rules surrounding it may evolve, prompting a conversation about the future of work.
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Remote Work Sparked Time-Theft Fears
- Remote work raised employer fears about 'time theft' when employees are paid while not working.
- Amber Minogue explains this is driving increased monitoring of remote staff.
TimeCamp Case Changed A Dismissal
- The podcast recounts the case of Carly (Carly Bess/Carly Bess) who was fired after TimeCamp logs contradicted her timesheets.
- A court later ruled she had not been wrongly dismissed until the software evidence showed over 50 non-work hours.
Bossware Tracks Deep Activity
- TimeCamp and similar tools log document usage, keystrokes, screenshots and can even access webcams.
- Amber Minogue labels these surveillance tools as 'bossware' that quantify remote activity.