Employee Privacy: Update

Here is labor law update effective 1-1- 2012.

When an employee communicates with their attorney using a company computer, that communication in not confidential and therefore considered not privileged. This stems from a California Appeals Court ruling in 2011.

This beautifully illustrates my contention that employees should have no real expectation of privacy when using company property. Employers will fortify their position by making employees aware of your company policy and documenting the action for the record, including an employee signed receipt.

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