In this roundtable, Bullard attorneys Maryann Yelnosky and Emily Shults will discuss what every employer should know about privacy expectations and the use of technology in the workplace.  The roundtable will include a discussion of:

 

Privacy Legislation:  The latest federal and state legislation, regulations and decisions regarding privacy and security, including HIPAA, GINA and FCRA.

Technology Policies:  What are the risks, and how should your employee handbook and/or technology policy be written?

 

Social Media Issues:  What tools are out there?  How are employers and employees using social media sites?  What new types of legal risks are created by employees using social media?  How can employers protect themselves?

 

Expectations of Privacy:  What can an employer lawfully monitor or search?  How can an employer use information obtained prior to or during employment?  Do employees who blog or use social media still enjoy a right to privacy?  How can employers lawfully monitor or control online activities?

 

Join Maryann and Emily for a continental breakfast on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 or Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.  Let's discuss how these technology has chnaged notions of privacy in the workplace.

 

To learn more about Maryann Yelnosky or Emily Shults, click here.