8 IT IN THE WORKPLACE: PROTECTING THE EMPLOYER
Jeremy Holt
INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses (1) policies for the use of email and computers by employees and (2) policies for the use of social media by employees. Each section ends with a specimen policy.
Employees can cause their employers all manner of problems in their use of computers and email. For example:
- Misuse of computer systems can waste staff time and leave businesses (and their management) exposed to claims for discrimination, harassment, defamation or worse.
- Failure to include proper business information in electronic communications is a criminal offence.
COMPUTER AND EMAIL USAGE POLICIES
An employer can be held responsible for wrongful actions carried out by employees in ...
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