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Wearable Technology Employer Liability Issues

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How a Smart Watch May Lead to Unintended Concerns for Employers

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New technologies continue to transform the workplace and raise additional legal considerations for employers. Wearable technologies such as smart glasses, watches, and exoskeleton suits are valuable tools that help workers...more

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Wearable Technologies and Employment Risks – EEOC Issues New Guidance

From smart watches to exoskeletons, wearable technologies are quickly changing the landscape of the American workplace. Several states and administrative agencies have responded to this shift by enacting new laws and issuing...more

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Wearable Technologies in the Workplace May Implicate Nondiscrimination Laws

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released a fact sheet that explains why employers need to be careful in using wearable technologies so they do not violate federal nondiscrimination laws. ...more

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Top 6 Employer Takeaways From New EEOC Wearable Tech Guidance

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Wearable technologies are becoming increasingly common in the workplace, but a new guidance document from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has made it clear that employers need to tread carefully. From smart...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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AI, Automation, & Wearable Technology: Modern Tools in the Modern Workplace

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On Thursday, January 30, members of Verrill’s Labor & Employment Group and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group conducted a full-day seminar on employment law topics to prepare HR professionals, managers, and...more

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Best Privacy Practices For Employer-Issued Fitness Trackers

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Workplace technology has been ever-changing in the past few decades: from desktop computers, to mobile phones, to laptop computers, to smartphones. Now, smart watches are capable of receiving text messages and phone calls,...more

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A Global Perspective On The Future Of Wearable Technology

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The global market for wearable devices continues to grow and has been embraced not only by consumers but organizations as well. Wearables use in the workplace is here to stay, but employers should consider...more

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Wearables And Wellness: Considerations For Connected Employers

Wearable devices such as smart watches and fitness trackers have become increasingly popular as the technology matures and the devices become more affordable. Many forward-thinking employers, with an eye towards controlling...more

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Could Wellness Programs Be Making Your Company “Sick?” The Potential Perils of Collecting Biometric Data About Employees

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Wearable devices that track and record personal biometric data are hardly new to the technology scene. In addition to the now-commonplace electronic pedometers and heart rate monitors, there are portable and wearable devices...more

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Wearable Device Data: The Next Big Thing for Employment Litigation Cases

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Wearable device data may be the next big thing in the world of evidence for employment cases since social media. Given that it has already been used in personal injury and criminal cases, it is only a matter of time before...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: November 3, 2015

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On Sunday, Forbes published two articles on workplace trends and the future of work. In both, the contributors predicted that new technologies in the workplace, like wearables, will have significant impact. It was also...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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That is SO last week - August 2015

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Last week, the world mourned Cecil the Lion, and all eyes were on the Minnesota dentist who killed him. The scrutiny of the dentist unearthed, among other things, a sexual harassment complaint lodged against him by a former...more

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That is SO last week - July 2015 #4

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Last week, the Equality Act was introduced in Congress. If enacted, this historic legislation will prohibit discrimination in employment and other life activities on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. It’s...more

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That is SO last week - July 2015 #3

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There’s just no rest for employment lawyers this summer. We had another exciting week. The biggest news was the EEOC’s ruling that Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The agency found that...more

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Wearable Tech in the Workplace, Version 2.0

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Wearable technology or wearable tech is the latest craze in personal electronics. The phrase encompasses anything electronic that is worn by a user. It took center stage at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, and since then,...more

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Wearable Devices in the Workplace Challenge Data Security and Privacy

Wearable devices, including health and activity monitors, video and audio recorders, location trackers, and other interconnected devices in the form of watches, wristbands, glasses, rings, bracelets, belts, gloves, earrings,...more

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