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Journal
Journal of Individual Employment Rights
ISSN
1055-7512 (print) 1541-3799 (electronic)
Volume
10
Issue
4
Date
4/1/2002

Article Facts

Title
EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN A NETWORKED OFFICE
DOI
10.2190/LLJ0-61PU-J8DG-029F
Authors
  • RONALD R. TIDD
  • NANCY GRABER PIGEON
Pages
337-347
Online Date
07/23/2004

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EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN A NETWORKED OFFICE

RONALD R. TIDD
NANCY GRABER PIGEON

DOI: 10.2190/LLJ0-61PU-J8DG-029F

Abstract

Internet-connectivity is having a profound impact on the workplace. Employees use it to access data and information from global sources, communicate with others instantaneously regardless of physical proximity, work anytime, anywhere, so long as they have a digital device connected to the Internet. Alternatively, the technology can be used to subject coworkers to objectionable material, violate workers' privacy, and convey the appearance of working when actually abusing Internet resources. This article discusses the existing laws regarding employee usage of an employer's Internet resources and employer monitoring of that usage. Thus, it provides a foundation for understanding a body of law that is bound to evolve at an increasingly rapid rate and must be used by every organization to guide its employment and IT policies.

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