Discussion: Privacy and Technology in the Workplace

Employers often want to find out if their workers are productive and loyal. Determine at least one (1) limit that you would place upon a private employer's rights to monitor the productivity and communications of employees at work. Support your response.

Speculate whether employers should have more or fewer rights to monitor employee use of company equipment, such as laptops, tablets, and cell phones issued for out-of-office, potentially after-hours work. Suggest at least three (3) methods for an employer to monitor its employees' use of company equipments. Provide a rationale for your response.