Pornography on Company Computer
Previous posts have discussed the need for Internet use policies which, in part, deal with the prohibition against an employee having pornography on a company-owned computer. An article in the Washington Post reports on a case involving a lawsuit filed by a fired former executive against his former company. The executive claims he was wrongfully fired. The company claims that it had the right to fire the executive, in part, because he deleted everything on his computer, including company documents and including pornography. Surprise, surprise. A forensics expert has found evidence that part of what the executive deleted was pornography. Both sides have taken off the gloves.
If you don’t have an Internet use policy, you need one. If you’re an employee, executive or otherwise, keep your pornography at home or otherwise away from work.
About Chris Parker
Chris Parker's practice focuses on the representation and counseling of companies in matters pertaining to the workplace and the protection of their intellectual property and trade secrets. In addition to serving as an advocate for clients, Mr. Parker is also trained as a mediator and frequently serves as a third-party neutral.
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Jimmy Daniel provides counseling to businesses of all sizes related to the employment relationship. He assists in the drafting of employment agreements, policies, and handbooks, as well as provides guidance related to compliance with federal, state, and local legislation such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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About Larry Bridgesmith
While serving in an Of Counsel relationship with the firm, Mr. Bridgesmith also serves as the Executive Director at the Institute for Conflict Resolution at Lipscomb University and as an officer and principal in Strategic Resolutions Group, LLC. In these roles, Mr. Bridgesmith brings over 30 years of legal experience in dispute resolution and innovative workplace strategies to clients, students and business entities alike.
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