Protection Against Unreasonable Searches in the Workplace and Technological Tools - CPHR NL
An article by
Me Robert E. Boyd, CRIA
Robert E. Boyd leads the Labour and Employment Practice Group at Cain Lamarre. He advises and assists employers in all areas of labour and employment law. As a lawyer and Chartered Professional in Industrial Relations, he takes a pragmatic approach to labour relations, seeking concrete solutions to complex issues to avoid litigation wherever possible.
Protection Against Unreasonable Searches in the Workplace and Technological Tools
The author (Robert E. Boyd, CRIA, Labour and Employment Practice Group, Cain Lamarre) addresses a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada concerning the protection of privacy at work when employers access their employees’ computers during an investigation.
Note: This ruling is based on an interpretation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the takeaways apply to all workplaces, not just those under federal jurisdiction.
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