Employment lawyer with CTV News National on electronic monitoring in Ontario

Interview Summary

As of October 11, 2022, employers across Ontario will have to have a policy in place regarding their electronic monitoring practices. This legislation aims to offer more transparency in the workplace, particularly for those working in a remote arrangement. Will these new policies prevent employers from abusing privacy rights?

Alex Lucifero, an Ottawa employment lawyer and Managing Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with CTV National News on the new legislation and its impact on employees.

Interview Notes

“Employers will have to disclose to employees how they are being monitored, and to what degree,” says Lucifero.