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EEOC Issues Guidance on Wearable Technology in the Workplace

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On December 19, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a fact sheet titled, “Wearables in the Workplace: Using Wearable Technology Under Federal Employment Discrimination Laws” which highlights...more

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Microchips Aren’t Just For Pets: Tracking Employees And The EEOC Position On Wearable Technology

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In a popular television show, a parent is panicking because he can’t find his 17-year-old daughter. His best friend looks at him and says, “Well just check the chip, didn’t you chip her? Our dog got chipped before we even...more

Groom Law Group, Chartered

Wellness Programs Under Scrutiny in EEOC’s New Wearable Devices Guidance

In December 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published a fact sheet addressing how federal nondiscrimination laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), may apply to an employer’s...more

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EEOC: Avoid Bias with Wearable Tech in the Workplace

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Summary The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released new guidance addressing the use of wearable technologies in the workplace. These devices, which range from fitness trackers to biometric monitors,...more

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There Are More Challenges in Managing Discovery in Healthcare Than You Probably Realize

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A few months ago on this blog, I wrote about using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to keep up with the “alphabet soup” of compliance. An important area to address from a compliance standpoint is health data and at least two of...more

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Employers Considering The Use Of Wearables To Combat COVID-19 Need To Anticipate Privacy Considerations

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As states begin to reopen and businesses that were shuttered for some time plan for a return to work, many employers are faced with the challenge of determining how best to create a safe work environment for employees. In...more

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Wearables in The Arena: The Shifting Legal Landscape Governing Fitness Trackers in Professional Sports

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The use of wearable technology (colloquially known as “wearables”) has been on the radar of athletes, sponsors, sports teams and leagues for years, with the various constituencies carefully balancing the necessity for player...more

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