Published on Human Resources (https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr)

Home > Why is the University implementing an Electronic Monitoring Policy?

Why is the University implementing an Electronic Monitoring Policy?

Submitted by snblake on November 4th, 2022 10:16 AM

In 2022, the Ontario government passed Bill 88 – the “Working for Workers Act” – that requires organizations with 25 or more employees to have a written policy about electronic monitoring of employees.

Learn more about requirements under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) [1] covering the electronic monitoring of employees.

What is “electronic monitoring”?

For the purpose of the University’s policy, electronic monitoring is a broad term that generally refers to a system or tool’s ability to report on its usage or user interaction.


Source URL:https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/faq/electronic-monitoring-policy/why-university-implementing-electronic-monitoring-policy

Links
[1] https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0/written-policy-electronic-monitoring-employees