In Boston, telecommuting will only get you so far

The Boston Globe reports the city public-works director has been suspended for three months for letting an IT worker telecommute - from Venezuela:

No disciplinary action is being taken against Agheli because she had Royer's permission for the unusual arrangement, city officials said. The officials said Royer signed off on the arrangement because Agheli worked on computers and data that could be used remotely. City officials said Agheli has returned to work in Boston.