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Privacy Issues

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:

• Consider the impact of the doctrine of respondeat superior when drafting and implementing policies and procedures.

• Formulate policies and procedures for the lawful acquisition, dissemination, and retention of information related to applicants and employees.

• Undertake lawful employee drug, alcohol, and genetic testing.

• Monitor employee work-related behavior.

INTRODUCTION

Is an employer ever justified in looking into an employee’s background or what the ...

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