Increasing popularity of smart glasses could lead to more workplace disputes
Legal experts are warning that the increasing use of smart glasses in the workplace could lead to a rise in litigation regarding privacy and disability accommodations. Employers face a complex challenge in balancing security concerns, such as unauthorized recording, with employee rights under the ADA and NLRA.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing tension between emerging wearable technology and established labor laws in the modern digital workplace.
Attorneys anticipate a possible increase in litigation over concerns about the use of smart glasses in workplace. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images).
The article presents multiple legal perspectives on a developing workplace issue without taking a side.
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