Business Owners could be held Liable for What Employees view and Download off the Internet

Attention business owners, if your employees are downloading information from illegal websites, you may be held liable for damages. A recent case out of New Jersey, the appellate court found the employer liable for not policing an employee who was using the work computer to download illegal pornography. The case was settled for an undisclosed amount.  In addition there have been cases where employers were found liable for retaining an employee who they caught. This is a risk problem for employers which can easily be managed. Have a internet and computer policy that is a no tolerance policy. Have all your employees sign it and educate them on your no tolerance policy. Report anything illegal immediately to the authorities. Until next time, be careful out there and know your risks.   K

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