Employee surveillance – is it legal? (NSW)

In New South Wales (NSW), the law allows employers to monitor their employees, both overtly and covertly. However, employers do not have an unlimited right to spy on their employees. With the rise of work from home, employers should also be aware of the legalities of...

Managing confidential employee records – duties as an employer

As an employer, you should be aware that you owe your employees obligations in relation to any personal information they have disclosed to you. Information about an employee collected by an employer is considered personal information under the Privacy Act 1988...