Court orders Dutch company to pay €60k to dismissed runner

A Dutch court ruled that a travel company's dismissal of an employee, who ran the Rotterdam Marathon, was unlawful. The employer hired private detectives to monitor the worker, who had taken sick leave for myasthenia and vision issues.

Investigation revealed violation of personal boundaries

The legal assessment of the company's actions was harsh. The court ruled that the ability to run a marathon does not prove fitness for work duties. Such control methods violate the worker's right to privacy.

Financial consequences for the employer were significant

The final court decision protected the employee's rights. The payout of compensation and expenses became the most expensive run in the company leadership's career. This precedent underscores the importance of adhering to ethical standards when checking staff health.