Pennsylvania HB1559 requires employers to notify employees about electronic monitoring and imposes penalties for violations.

Pennsylvania HB1559 mandates that employers inform employees about any electronic monitoring practices through prior written notice and conspicuous postings. Employers must detail the types of monitoring that may occur. An exception allows monitoring without prior notice if the employer has reasonable grounds to believe the employee is engaged in illegal conduct, violating legal rights, or creating a hostile work environment, and monitoring may yield evidence of misconduct.

Pennsylvania HB1559 requires employers to notify employees about electronic monitoring and imposes penalties for violations.

Pennsylvania HB1559 mandates that employers inform employees about any electronic monitoring practices through prior written notice and conspicuous postings. Employers must detail the types of monitoring that may occur. An exception allows monitoring without prior notice if the employer has reasonable grounds to believe the employee is engaged in illegal conduct, violating legal rights, or creating a hostile work environment, and monitoring may yield evidence of misconduct.