Supreme Court Ruling on Employer Monitoring of Employee Emails and Social Media

Aaron Gelb, an attorney with Vedder Price in Chicago, will discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in City of Ontario (CA) v Quon, on employer monitoring of employee email and social media sites; and its implications for employers. The discussion will focus on employer monitoring of internet usage at work, including risks of ignoring warning signs; how employers monitor social media and the associated pitfalls. Further, Mr Gelb will cover addition implications ranging from state laws protecting off duty conduct, to retaliation provisions of employment laws. He will also touch on what employers should do in terms of policies and procedures.