Employee Privacy: Make a Policy

It is very important to have an Employee Privacy/Company Rights Policy in writing. This would be an included element in any Handbook an employer has.

I suggest a title like "Policy for Employee Usage of Company Email, Internet, Voicemail and Other Company Property." This is comprehensive but does focus on electronic media and devices. It will define the parameters and restrictions for use of company property and the basic zero expectation of employee privacy related to these media and devices.

This is a prominent hot topic in the world of labor law at this time.

This is one of the key subjects to address during new hire on-boarding. Periodic reminder postings and emails are also a very good idea.

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