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Employee Social Media

As of March 12, 2024, New York state law protects employees from having their employers access their social media. The protections of employee social media accounts are not absolute. There are parameters and exceptions. Employers should familiarize themselves with the new restrictions. Personal Employee Social Media Accounts The law protects employees’ “personal accounts”. This term … Read more

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Electronic Monitoring Notice

On November 8, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law requiring employers to notify their employees in advance before engaging in electronic monitoring. The new electronic monitoring notice requirement will take effect on May 9, 2022. It only applies to private (non-governmental) employers. The new law is codified as New York Civil … Read more