Hopefully by now everyone has an established policy on Acceptable Internet Usage and Social Media, and all employees understand that they have no true right to privacy in the workplace when using Company owned electronic resources.  If you haven't already addressed these issues, it's time that you did. Most companies advise employees they will be monitoring internet and computer usage to verify that the equipment is not being abused for personal or illegal use.   However, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, seven states so far require that employers not only monitor this usage but also report certain activity - child pornography - if they find it in their workplace. (For a summary of these requirements, and to see if you have these obligations, visit the website for the National Conference of State Legislatures It's not surprising.  According … [Read more...]