What are the Legal Risks for Business Using Employee Monitoring Software?

Thu 21st Dec 2023

With remote working now being the norm for most businesses since the pandemic, the use of employee monitoring software has increased. However, with concerns growing around workers feeling like they’re being tracked, Chris Cook was asked to weigh up the do’s and don’ts and legal risks when it comes to using employee monitoring software to increase performance and engagement at work.

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