Objectives

The objectives of this training session are to:

• Identify the latest legal changes in employee monitoring
• Assess their consequences on existing and future surveillance systems
• Encourage the employer to adopt the right reactions before setting up a monitoring system
• Have practical advice from specialized lawyers to comply with GDPR and changes introduced in the Labour Code
• Provide a list of to do’s and don’ts depending on the type of monitoring envisaged

Content

Overview of current legal provisions on workplace monitoring

• GDPR key personal protection rules
• The rights of employees
• Determination of the cases in which monitoring is possible
• Enhanced sanctions

Practical implementation of a monitoring system

• Employee’s right to privacy vs employer’s right to control the workforce
• Overview of the types of monitoring possible in the workplace: control of IT tools (emails, instant messaging, telephone conversations), geolocation, video surveillance
• Case law: rejection of monitoring results, damages for wrongful dismissal

Question and answer session
A special focus will be placed on interaction with participants throughout the session and on question and answer sessions.

Speakers

Astrid Wagner (Partner, IP, Communication & Technology, Arendt & Medernach),
Louisa Silcox (Counsel, Employment Law, Pensions & Benefits, Arendt & Medernach).

Target Group

In house Counsels, Risk Managers, Chief IT Officers, CEOs, Chief Operating Officers, Compliance Officers, Employees/Managers in HR Functions, Data Protection Officers, Chief Information (Security) Officers and any person interested in the topic.

Duration

3 hours.

Language

English.

Price

€400

For any information, please contact us by e-mail institute@arendt.com