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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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EEOC Tackles Employer Use of “Wearables”

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Have you heard of “wearable technologies”? You may not be familiar with this term, but you are probably already using devices like Fitbit, smartwatches, and more. Even police departments leverage this technology to solve...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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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 Issues New Guidance on Wearable Technologies: Key Points for Employers

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As more employers incorporate wearable technology in the workplace, including those enhanced by artificial intelligence, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s new fact sheet “Wearables in the Workplace: The Use...more

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EEOC Issues Fact Sheet on Wearables and Employment Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released a “fact sheet” concerning employer mandates that require employees to use wearable technologies. According to the EEOC, such requirements could violate...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: August 2016

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Contrary to the EEOC’s position that sexual orientation discrimination is protected by Title VII’s prohibition on gender discrimination, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals held last week that existing law does not support...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: June 2016 #2

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Last week, the National LGBTQ Task Force and the District of Columbia’s Office of Human Rights issued a new report entitled Valuing Transgender Applicants & Employees: A Best Practices Guide for Employers. This follows the...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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That is SO last week - September 2015

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Labor Day was the backdrop for a big announcement from President Obama. Beginning in 2017, federal contractors must grant paid sick leave to employees. The new Executive Order requires contractors to provide one hour of...more

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That is SO last week - August 2015 #5

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That infamous Ashley Madison data became searchable last week. Spouses, friends, and employers can now search the data to see if they know anyone who registered with the site. This development caused some to wonder if an...more

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That is SO last week - August 2015 #4

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We’ve been talking potential bias in big data for some time now, and last week’s news was full of concerns about just that. The New York Times Upshot Blog interviewed a Microsoft computer scientist on the subject; NBC News...more

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