Electronic Monitoring in the Workplace Policy
Electronic monitoring includes all forms of employee monitoring that is done electronically during working hours. Examples include tracking employee movements through access cards and GPS devices on delivery vehicles, and […]
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What’s The Secret to Protecting Trade Secrets?
In technical terms, a trade secret is a form of intellectual property pertaining to information that is commercially valuable. Why? Well, by virtue of the fact that it's secret. Valuable, secret […]
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How to Create a Workplace Cell Phones Use Policy
Use of personal cell phones during work can compromise productivity, safety, confidentiality and privacy. With labour in short supply, you can’t afford to have your employees messing with their cell phones […]
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Employees Use of Recording Devices in the Workplace Policy
While legal analysis of surveillance in the workplace typically focuses on what employers can and can’t do, it’s also important to remember that employees, too, can endanger personal privacy rights […]
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Employee Communication
Interdepartmental communications can be a vital organizational need but often overlooked in the process of managing the individual needs of each department. Some departments require more direct interdepartmental communications and […]
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Video Surveillance Policy
Closed circuit television and other surveillance equipment can help you keep your work facility safe and secure. But it can also violate the personal privacy of individuals who are monitored. […]
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Considerations And Risks Of AI In Employment Decisions
The tech world trend of artificial intelligence ("AI") is becoming increasingly prevalent in employment matters. For example, employers are using AI to attract candidates, evaluate job performance and automate certain […]
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A Review of Medical Surveillance In Occupational Health Programs
DATE: April 28, 2022 TIME: 11:00AM PT SPEAKER: Doug Trout Click Here to Register This session will provide an overview of several aspects of medical screening and surveillance as part of an Occupational Health […]
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Avoid Privacy Violations When Using GPS and Other Monitoring Technologies for Safety
Digitally monitoring employees can get you into trouble even if you’re just trying to ensure safety. Use of GPS, cell phone and other digital technologies to monitor workers’ activities and whereabouts […]
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New Ontario Law Requires Employers to Adopt Digital Monitoring Policies
January 1, 2023 is the deadline to get your policy in place. Like many employers, your company may rely on the use of GPS, cell phone and other digital technologies to […]
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