Computer technology in the workplace is, in many ways, a double-edged sword. It allows for increased efficiency, instant communication, worldwide collaboration, vast data storage, and information ...

Employee monitoring software has become a critical tool for enterprises due to the sheer number of distractions and the transition to remote and hybrid working environments. The average worker has to ...

Are you concerned about the productivity of your employees? Do you suspect they are not giving their undivided attention to the job? The employees are often more interested in surfing the web during ...

Employers monitor employees with various technologies, including instant messaging apps (that identify “active” or “away” status), phone, computer screen and video surveillance, GPS monitoring and ...

In our work life, privacy has become a luxury. Whether it’s a remote work setup or an open office configuration, many ...

December 6, 2022 - There can be no dispute that the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered the American workplace by sending employees home to work remotely. Even as the pandemic wanes, a large ...

This summer, a Wake County woman left her job at Nationwide Insurance. Her decision wasn’t driven by a lack of promotion opportunities; she had advanced multiple times to reach a senior position at ...

The issue of companies monitoring employee computer activity grabbed headlines last month after Wells Fargo revealed it fired over a dozen people it caught “faking work.” The accused, the bank said in ...

A recent survey in the United States has highlighted the growing trend of employers to electronically monitor employees in the workplace. According to the 2005 Electronic Monitoring & Surveillance ...

When the coronavirus pandemic began, it created many changes to how we work and live. One of the biggest adjustments has been the expansion of remote work. But this change hasn’t been easy, especially ...

In this month's edition of his Employment Law column, Nicholas J. Pappas discusses various laws that employers should keep in mind when assessing their electronic monitoring policies and practices. He ...