Employee insults co-worker online: What to do?
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
Imagine this situation: An employee comes to you because she’s insulted by a co-worker’s blog. The blogger writes about work, without using names, but it’s obvious to the employee who she is talking about – and she doesn’t have nice things to say. What should you do? Read more
E-mail blunder sends innocent employee to jail
Filed under: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
A former library employee involved in a bizarre e-mail mix-up will be awarded $25,000 after he was wrongfully imprisoned for allegedly threatening his boss. Read more
Is company liable for employee’s online harassment?
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
Employees are bound to use their work computers for personal reasons. But is the company liable when that personal use involves illegal activities? Read more
3 legal risks from employees’ camera phones
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
These days, most cell phones come equipped with built-in cameras. Those devices pose several little-known legal risks when they’re brought into the workplace. Read more
9 e-mail blunders that give HR big trouble
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report, Uncategorized
As much as e-mail has helped corporate communication, it’s also opened the doors to new legal risks for employers. Here are some common mistakes both managers and Human Resources pros make that can get their companies in serious trouble. Read more
Telling co-workers they’re annoying
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
It used to be that if employees were annoyed by co-workers, they’d complain to friends, managers or HR. Now they’re sending anonymous messages straight to the source of the pain. Read more
Intranets: A new source of liability?
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
It’s a tool most employers use. But here’s one way your intranet might expose you to liability for harassment and discrimination suits. Read more
3 good reasons to tighten tech policies now
Filed under: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report
Have your managers ever had to fire someone for reading dirty Web sites or sending racy e-mails? If not, they might need to pay closer attention. Read more
