COVID-19: Can my employer use tracking technology to monitor me at work?

Companies across Canada are adopting employee monitoring tools and software in the workplace to combat the spread of COVID-19. Lior Samfiru is a Toronto employment lawyer and founding partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. He joined hosts Mike Stafford and Supriya Dwivedi on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to talk about the legalities of using potentially intrusive technology to track the movements and habits of employees.

• What is a simple way to track employee productivity using modern technology?
• Are there any limits to an employer’s ability to use technology to keep track of their employees?
• Is it legal for my employer to use tracking technology to monitor me in the workplace? Do I have a right to refuse tracking software?
• Are there laws that protect my right to privacy from being monitored in the workplace?
• Can I consume alcohol while working remotely from home?
• Is the federal government going to go after individuals who have incorrectly applied for and are receiving CERB payments when they don’t actually qualify?

Learn more about your rights during the coronavirus pandemic through our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Knowledge Centre, where you can find resources about your employment rights during COVID-19.