Electronic monitoring of employees has become more invasive and widespread over the years.
Once upon a time, video cameras in the workplace and GPS trackers were novel and rare. In non-unionized work environments, an employer didn’t have to tell employees if there was a GPS in their delivery vehicle or a hidden camera at work.
That is changing … somewhat. As of Oct. 11, employers with more than 25 employees had to adopt a written policy. It must be circulated to all employees. Oddly enough, even if the employer does not engage in electronic monitoring, it must have a policy saying as much.
The legislation covers email monitoring software and video cameras. It must indicate whether the company monitors internet and application activity and what documents are downloaded and websites accessed. It must indicate whether the company has keystroke trackers for keyboards or recordings for phone calls.
If you work at a grocery store as a cashier and the company wants to track your scanning speed, it must tell you. Of course, GPS monitoring is included as well as biometric technology and key card monitoring for access to the building. It is important to note that nothing in this legislation says you can’t do these things, it’s just that you have to be transparent about it if you have more than 25 employees. One assumes it only applies to employers with 25 employees or more as the...
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