[progman32]

Astounding. I can't think of a situation where this kind of intrusion is ethically acceptable. It were me, I'd question (with a lawyer) what their intent is. Why would a reputable employer stick their neck out like this? Sounds desperate, but maybe I've been reading too much fiction lately.

Document everything, try to keep the situation at work coasting along while you speak to a competent lawyer. I'm not Australian or anyone's lawyer, but my impression is that any sudden moves here can make the case against your employer much harder if you give them a reason to fire you. Next couple months are likely gonna be rough. Watch out for gaslighting attempts.

Be safe out there.

Addendum: I should clarify what I meant by "coasting along". I've heard that if you stop working come Monday that can also make the case harder for you if they fire you, since they can just say you "stopped showing up". Again, not legal advice, just advice I've heard, see what your lawyer thinks...

[d1sxeyes]

If his card is disabled to get into the building, I don't think they would be able to build a case that he 'stopped showing up'.

[justsomehnguy]

In the year 2022?

Don't be ridiculous.

Grab another phone/tablet/notebook, get to the door, record a video "Hi, this Nth of Month, I'm at work and cant enter (angry beeps from the door controller) and today is really Nth of Month, see (opening a site which shows a date and time, like a newspaper or stocks)"

EZ PZ

[d1sxeyes]

Not sure you read my comment correctly - I mean that the employer will not be able to build a case that he did not show up to work in case his card is disabled.

[justsomehnguy]

Looks like it

[progman32]

Fair. I kind of assumed there was some leeway not explained in the posting. As long as there's a written record of the employer making all work inaccessible.