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Workplace privacy
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Ogletree Deakins Insights
California’s ‘No Robo Bosses Act’: New Restrictions on Employers’ Use of AI
By ByDanielleOchs@ogletree.com, Zachary V. Zagger
Quick Hits Under a new California law taking effect July 1, 2027, employers may not rely solely on an automated decision system when making discipline or termination decisions. When an…
All Things HR
The Boss Is Watching. Now the Law Is Watching the Boss
By Sara Jodka
On November 3, 2026, I’m presenting “Employee AI Monitoring” for the Future of Privacy Forum (event registration information). To coincide with that presentation, I thought it was a great time…
Employment & Labor
The Termination Meeting Ended. The AI Note-Taker Kept Listening
By Barry Cohn
The employee left the termination call. Unfortunately for the company, its AI note-taker apparently did not. Even worse, the AI meeting assistant allegedly emailed the terminated employee a transcript of…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
AI Smart Glasses in the Workplace: Seven Employment Law Risks to Consider
Quick Hits AI-enabled smart glasses create workplace compliance risks by enabling discreet recording, data capture, transcription, and AI analysis in settings where traditional smartphone policies may not apply. Employers may…
Employment Law Lookout
Point Two LE Nation: Workplace Privacy Podcast – Beyond Borders: A Practical Guide to Approaching Cutting Edge Global Workplace Privacy Issues
Workplace privacy becomes significantly more complex when an organization’s workforce spans multiple countries. In this episode, Karla Grossenbacher, who specializes in US workplace privacy, and Yana Komsitsky, who specializes in…
Lipsky Lowe’s Blog For New York Employment Law
Is It Legal to Record HR Meetings in New York?
You can generally record an HR meeting in New York without telling the other participants, as long as you are personally taking part in the conversation. New York follows a…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Electronic Monitoring of Employees in Ontario: Transparency is Not a Choice
By Vivian Liu
Technology has made it easier than ever to monitor how work gets done. With the rise of hybrid and remote work, digital productivity tools, and AI‑enabled systems, workplace monitoring has become a key compliance issue for…
Canadian Labour and Employment Law
Employee Monitoring in Canada: What Employers Need to Know
By Rono Khan, Andrew Shaw
Special thanks to our articling student Rana Aly for contributing to this update. Employers monitoring their employees in the workplace should be cognizant of their obligations under employment and data…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Illinois Amends Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act to Require Handling ID Discrepancy Notifications
By By: Leigh N. Ganchan, Geeta M. Shah
Effective December 12, 2025, Illinois Senate Bill (SB) 2339 (Public Act 104-0455), which amended the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act, introduces new employer obligations and compliance requirements…
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Amendments to Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act: Immediate Obligations for Employers Receiving “No-Match” Letters
Illinois recently enacted amendments to the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act (“IRPWA”). The amendments became effective on December 12, 2025, immediately upon the governor’s signature.