Navigating wearable technology in the workplace
Charlotte Allery, solicitor - employment at Coffin Mew, explains the pros and cons, and the legal position, of using wearable technology in the workplace
The uptake of wearable technology by consumers has been vast. From basic Bluetooth headsets, to fitness bands to monitor heart rates and measure distances, and smartwatches to manage bank accounts and...
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