California incident reveals the precariousness of working in the field. Organisations must reassess remote work protocols.
FO Take · Score 20
The kidnapping of Forest Service workers exposes a grim reality: remote work isn't just about Zoom calls from a home office. For many, it means venturing into uncontrolled environments where personal safety is paramount. Employers have a duty to protect their staff, not just provide laptops. Is duty of care now an anachronism for field-based roles?
The strongest counter
This isolated incident, while horrific, is not representative of remote work. It's a law enforcement issue, not a workplace safety failing. Generalising from an extreme event is irresponsible.
