In Jeremy Lee v Superior Wood Pty Ltd,[1] the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) considered the lawfulness of an employer directing an employee to provide their biometric data. In this case, Mr Lee objected to his employer’s direction to use a fingerprint scanner to sign in and out of his work site, … Read more
GPS tracking devices in company vehicles are becoming increasingly valuable. Businesses can track driver routes, relevant customer locations and details of their requirements to enhance customer service. Recently, a bus operator installed GPS devices on smartphones to allow drivers to communicate with each other and the operations centre, and a courier delivery services company fitted … Read more
We bring you an Asia-wide view of whether employers have a right to access and disclose employee data without consent; comparing the rules in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan here. Read more
In brief A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court serves as an important reminder for employers to ensure that lawyers are properly engaged and that employers receive advice relating to the maintenance of privilege over documents. In the case of Bartolo v Doutta Galla Aged Services Ltd [2014] FCCA 15171 (Doutta Galla), the Federal … Read more
