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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

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EEOC Fact Sheet on Wearable Technologies Indicates Growing Concern Over Employee Monitoring

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On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its new fact sheet, “Wearables in the Workplace: Using Wearable Technologies Under Federal Employment Discrimination Laws,” which provides...more

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Collecting Employee Vaccination Status Can Create Challenges for Employers

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While we are turning the corner on the pandemic, California employers still face challenges navigating the complex health and workplace rules pertaining to COVID. Compliance issues remain for employers that are now...more

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With COVID-19 Resurgent, Employers Confront Privacy and Information Security Issues When Testing Employees for COVID-19

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With the resurgence of COVID-19 infections across the United States, employers are facing growing pressure to ascertain whether their employees have contracted the virus. Temperature checks and symptoms screening, while...more

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Contact-Tracing Apps: A Delicate Balancing Act of Workplace Safety and Privacy Rights

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As the patchwork of state and local stay-at-home restrictions lighten, organizations are exploring safe return-to-work options, including the use of contact-tracing mobile apps for employees while on company premises.  Such a...more

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Recent Changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) May Require Employers to Revisit Their Privacy Notice as It Relates...

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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which took effect earlier this year, has left many employers in the Golden State scrambling to comply with privacy regulations concerning the collection and use of personal data...more

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Health Conscious? The EEOC Is Expanding Incentives for Employees’ Spouses

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Employee wellness programs are frequently a source of ulcer-causing angst for employers, but the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is making moves to treat some of the underlying issues. Late last week, the EEOC...more

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Going To The Heart Of Workplace Health Programs And Apps

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The wearable technology market is booming and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. From watches to glasses, to chips and sensors built into clothing and accessories, wearable technology seems to have reached every...more

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Wearable Technology: Rewards and Risks

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Wearables will soon be everywhere. They’ll be on our wrists, around our waists, arms, and fingers, in our shoes, and embedded in our uniforms. Wearable technology promises great things for employers, but like all technology...more

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