asked 99.9k views
5 votes
Many major employers routinely monitor the performance of their employees through the computers and telephones they use. Employers are allowed to

1 Answer

0 votes

Answer:

Employers are allowed to check the number of keystrokes that word processors enter during the day.

Step-by-step explanation:

An employer is authorized to monitor the activity of its employee when:

  • The employee authorizes it.
  • The employer owns the system to be used.
  • Surveillance is necessary for a strictly professional purpose.

By analyzing the keys pressed per day, the employer can determine the performance provided by its employees, and if they use the company's resources, for non-work purposes.