LEGAL IMPLICATIONSOF A 24/7 WORLD

Presented by:

Dennis M. O’Toole, Esq.Matthew A. Dooley, Esq.

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INTRODUCTION

Legal Implications of a 24/7 World

For many, work is a 24/7 endeavor. With laptop and cell phone in hand, employees are always connected to their workplace, ready to deal

with whatever issues emerge no matter what time or day of the week. This is in addition to the long hours they may already be physically

spending in the office.

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WORKPLACE

Legal Implications of a 24/7 World

• Laptops• Cellular phones• Internet access• Electronic communications

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CELLULAR PHONES AND LAPTOPS

Legal Implications of a 24/7 World

• Purchase or Reimburse• Safety of the data• Personal use/Liability• Legality of Tracking Employee• Compensation of employee for using phones or

laptops for work-related matters at home (exempt vs. non-exempt)

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OTHER ISSUES

Legal Implications of a 24/7 World

• Negligence in response time• Use of search engines vs. experts• Confidentiality• Personal consequences on employees• Affect on job performance

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QUESTIONS

Legal Implications of a 24/7 World