| Use and Abuse of Computers in the Workplace |
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Recorded Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Is your computer system about to become your next liability by the misuse of computers in the workplace? One hundred and one romantic emails between a county clerk and his girlfriend were deemed to be "public records" and were released to the press. Busted by your Blackberry? A federal court decided that electronic calendars are discoverable records, even though they contain personal/family information along with work appointments. E-discovery reveals evidence of harassment, discrimination, defamation and more. Yet, employees also sue when the employer improperly intercepts electronic messages they claim were "private." Employers need to be aware of the issues of use, misuse, and rights to properly monitor and control the electronic system. Learn the current issues, legal trends and practical pointers for your electronic operations. |
| Who Should Attend |
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Anyone who uses computers in the workplace.
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| The Presenter |
 Bob Gregg, a partner at the Boardman Law Firm in Madison, Wisconsin, has been involved in Employment Relations for more than 30 years. He litigates employment cases. His main emphasis is helping employers achieve enhanced productivity, creating positive work environments, and resolving employment problems before they generate lawsuits. He has developed the employment policies of numerous employers and reviewed hundreds of employee handbooks. Bob has conducted over 2,000 seminars throughout the United States and authored numerous articles on practical employment issues. His career has encompassed canoe guide, carpenter, laborer, Army Sergeant, social worker, educator, business owner, beer taster, Equal Employment Opportunity officer, and employment relations attorney. Bob is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management, the National Speakers Association, and is a National Faculty Member of the American Association for Affirmative Action.
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