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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF A 24/7 WORLD. Presented by : Dennis M. O’Toole, Esq . Matthew A. Dooley, Esq. Introduction.
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LEGAL IMPLICATIONSOF A 24/7 WORLD Presented by: Dennis M. O’Toole, Esq. Matthew A. Dooley, Esq.
Introduction For many, work is a 24/7 endeavor. With laptop and cell phone in hand, employees are always connected to their workplace, ready to deal with whatever issues emerge no matter what time or day of the week. This is in addition to the long hours they may already be physically spending in the office. Legal Implications of a 24/7 World
Workplace • Laptops • Cellular phones • Internet access • Electronic communications Legal Implications of a 24/7 World
Cellular phones and Laptops • Purchase or Reimburse • Safety of the data • Personal use/Liability • Legality of Tracking Employee • Compensation of employee for using phones or laptops for work-related matters at home (exempt vs. non-exempt) Legal Implications of a 24/7 World
Other Issues • Negligence in response time • Use of search engines vs. experts • Confidentiality • Personal consequences on employees • Affect on job performance Legal Implications of a 24/7 World
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