Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Data Collection

Fitbits at Work: Navigating the Legal Risks of Wearables in Corporate Wellness Programs

Akerman LLP - HR Defense on 6/27/2025

At a time where personal fitness devices track everything from heart rate to sleep quality, employers are increasingly integrating wearable technology — like Fitbits, Apple Watches, and Oura Rings — into their corporate...more

An Employer's Legal Compliance Guide to Handling Employee Medical Information

Venable LLP on 6/27/2025

Employers' access to, and retention of, employee medical information can be fraught with legal risk. Even the most seasoned HR professionals have trouble navigating the complex rules and regulations governing employee medical...more

Collecting Employee Vaccination Status Can Create Challenges for Employers

CDF Labor Law LLP on 5/20/2021

While we are turning the corner on the pandemic, California employers still face challenges navigating the complex health and workplace rules pertaining to COVID. Compliance issues remain for employers that are now...more

You Have Heard Of The BIPA, But What About The GIPA?

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 2/9/2021

Enacted in 2008, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14 et seq. (the “BIPA”), went largely unnoticed until a few years ago when a handful of cases sparked a flood of class action litigation over the...more

With COVID-19 Resurgent, Employers Confront Privacy and Information Security Issues When Testing Employees for COVID-19

Littler on 8/4/2020

With the resurgence of COVID-19 infections across the United States, employers are facing growing pressure to ascertain whether their employees have contracted the virus. Temperature checks and symptoms screening, while...more

Wearables And Wellness: Considerations For Connected Employers

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on 6/6/2017

Wearable devices such as smart watches and fitness trackers have become increasingly popular as the technology matures and the devices become more affordable. Many forward-thinking employers, with an eye towards controlling...more

Punching the Clock in the 21st Century: Could Your Bonuses and Promotions Be Determined By Wearable Tech?

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/21/2016

From Apple Watches to Fitbits, the market for wearable technology has steadily increased over the years. In 2015, just under 50 million wearable devices were shipped. Additionally, the wearables market is expected to...more

Going To The Heart Of Workplace Health Programs And Apps

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 10/12/2015

The wearable technology market is booming and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. From watches to glasses, to chips and sensors built into clothing and accessories, wearable technology seems to have reached every...more

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