Posts Tagged ‘worker privacy’
DEFINING EMPLOYEE PRIVACY
When Does Legitimate “Need-to-Know” Cross the Line? Businesses have valid interests in accessing potentially sensitive employee information as long as that access is reasonably necessary to maintain workplace safety and security. On the other hand, companies must respect worker privacy on matters that are irrelevant to administration and operations. Clear, comprehensive written policy is essential […]
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL IN THE WORKPLACE
Balancing Worker Privacy with an Employer’s Rights to Protect Safety A worker intoxicated or under the influence of drugs on the job can not only be detrimental to productivity, but extremely dangerous to safety of the employee and those around him or her. Maintaining a comprehensive written drug and alcohol policy – covering testing, prevention, […]