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Monitoring employee productivity:
proceed with caution
As a result of the pandemic and the move to remote working, more
and more employers are now deploying technology that evaluates
employee activity and productivity. However, if they do not carefully
consider which data they track and how it is used and stored, they
could be at risk of employee claims and investigations by privacy
regulators. In certain European markets, businesses must work very
closely with works councils to clarify which data is tracked and what
it is being used for.
“Employee monitoring is a
hot topic at the moment, and
advances in technology mean that
employers can track more aspects
of employee behavior. Employers
need to think carefully about which
features they switch on, which data
they keep, and what they use it for.
There’s a risk of an employee claim
or fine from a regulator if they
cannot justify what they are doing.”
Stefan Martin | Partner, Hogan Lovells