By Erin Dougherty Foley and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: Seven years ago today The Employment Law Lookout Blog launched its twice weekly publications. Now as we enter a new year — we wanted to celebrate this milestone by taking a look back at our seven most popular posts of “all time.” (As compiled by our marketing team and
Continue Reading Happy Birthday to Us! Employment Law Lookout Blog’s Seventh Year Anniversary – A Look Back at our Top Posts
Seyfarth Synopsis: Given the issues workplace texting presents for employers, employers would be wise to make clear in their policies what method of communication employees may use in the workplace for business purposes. If texting is allowed or tolerated in the workplace, employers need to review their policies relating to employee communication and record retention to
Continue Reading Are Your Employees Texting? The Risks To Employers In Taking Workplace Communications Offline
By Mark A. Lies, II and Adam R. Young
Seyfarth Synopsis: As OSHA’s enforcement relating to employee cell phone use gains more notoriety, it can be expected that it will have a significant collateral impact on law enforcement at all levels to address this hazard.
Business today is regularly conducted through cell phones, as a necessary tool for employees
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By Parnian Vafaeenia and Karla Grossenbacher
Seyfarth Synopsis: Pokémon GO’s popularity is at a fever pitch. However, the game poses several risks for employers including software security, privacy and workplace safety concerns.
Your employees may be on a quest to catch ‘em all. Over 15 million people have downloaded the Pokémon GO game since its release two weeks ago.
Continue Reading Pokémon NO: New App Creates Risks For Employers
By Justin T. Curley and Laura J. Maechtlen
Earlier this week, we blogged about certain risks for employers created by “Bring Your Own Device” programs. We continue our blog series here by discussing some additional topics to consider when adopting a BYOD policy.
Employee Privacy Concerns
Any BYOD policy should clearly define employee privacy expectations. While employees have a reasonable
Continue Reading No LOL Matter: Employers Must Take Care When Adopting BYOD Policies – Part II
By Justin T. Curley and Laura J. Maechtlen
As employees have widely adopted personal mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, there has been a parallel trend of employers allowing (or requiring) their employees to use their own personal mobile devices at work. This “Bring Your Own Device,” or “BYOD” movement, can provide benefits to employees and employers such as
Continue Reading No LOL Matter: Employers Must Take Care When Adopting BYOD Policies