Choose one of the following topics and in essay format, with proper case citations, references and bibliography provide a thoughtful response to the questions asked. Do your research and add your reflections.
Length of paper: 4 pages double spaced, not counting the cover page, the notes and bibliography (APA style). Font: Times New Roman, 14.
Marks will be given for content (research, analysis and originality) and for presentation, including correct spelling and grammar, the coherence and organization of your argument, clarity of communication, and proper use of citations and bibliography. (Please use the services of the writing lab and of the library website that follows should you need assistance with this. http://library.humber.ca/APA-MLA )
Please submit your paper to me electronically, in Word format, on the due date, as an attachment to a Blackboard message. Marks will be deducted for late submissions (5 marks per day).
Tip: See p.41 of the text on how to find cases on CanL11.org. You may also find it helpful to read the brief description at p.2-3 of the text on how to write a case summary or legal brief.
Topic:
Technology developments have rendered the question of employee rights, including the right to privacy more and more complex. Prepare a report examining some of the most recent Canadian cases on this topic and highlight the practical challenges that this area of law represents for employers. What are some approaches employers may take to manage these issues? Among the topics to consider are employee access to technology, employee use of technology at the workplace, social media and employee online activity, workplace policies on employee privacy and technology use, and vicarious liability.