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More Companies Expanding Employee Monitoring

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jul 1, 2019 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 1, 2019

Nobody likes having an employer look over his or her shoulder all day, but many companies have a variety of methods and tools in place to monitor how employee time is spent. This monitoring isn’t simply about being a strict authoritarian organization. Employees spending time on non-work-related activities has a real financial impact on businesses.

What is the NLRB’s stance on social media monitoring?

By Chris Ceplenski Sep 5, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Social media monitoring is becoming increasingly common by employers as social media use by employees grows. However, employers should be careful not to be so restrictive that they tread on an employee’s right to concerted activity as protected by the NLRA. Employers should carefully craft social media policies such that they don't diminish this right.