Wearables at Work Can Break the Law if Employers Aren’t Careful, EEOC Warns

January 07, 2025

Employers must be wary that their wearable technology programs — particularly those that track any sort of health information — do not break anti-discrimination laws, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in guidance released Dec. 19. The newly released fact sheet explains how employers may approach and use wearable technology in the workplace, including watches, rings, glasses, helmets and other devices, with particular guidance around collecting medical information and biometric data.

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