Employees can misuse their email and internet technology. But what rights have employers to monitor them? John Cheney of Activis and Mark Symons of Pitmans report on a delicate balancing act.
John Cheney: employees may unwittingly enter into binding contracts via their emails
The rise in electronic methods of communication such as email and the internet has given employees much greater flexibility and freedom. In the face of this, employers clearly wish to maintain control over their staff – indeed they are often compelled to do so by legislation. But the means by which they can do so can be increasingly intrusive.
There is a need therefore to strike a balance between the concerns of employers and employees, which is reflected in recent legislation.
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