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Employers Checking Employee E-mail: The Split Continues

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

Last year, employers were taken aback when a New Jersey court ruled that an employee did have some expectation of privacy of e-mails she sent to her attorney using work computers.  The case, Stengart v. Loving Care Agency became one of the most talked about cases of the year.  Last week, a California court came… Continue Reading

Keeping The Privilege Under Lock & Key: Why Employers Should Understand the Changes to the Privilege Rules

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations

In the midst of the financial crisis, another bill signed by President Bush has been, for the most part, overlooked, but warrants understanding by in-house counsel for employers and HR professionals that may assist with case management. Specifically, S. 2450 and new Federal Rule of Evidence 502 give protections to employers (and others) against waiver of… Continue Reading