The New Battle over Workplace Privacy: How Far Can Management Go? What Rights Do Employees Have? Safe Practices to Minimize Conflict, Confusion, and Litigation

by William S. Hubbartt

Employers need to protect themselves from workers whose behavior damages the company. Does that give them the right to conduct random drug tests, read employees' e-mail, search desk drawers, and monitor off-the-job activities? Workplace privacy issues are complex -- many employers are confused about their legal and ethical rights. The New Battle Over Workplace Privacy provides critical information to help companies create appropriate policies and practices. Through case examples, highlights of state and federal laws, checklists, and sample policies, this book shows a company how * protect itself from employee theft, substance abuse, and other misconduct
* stay within legal bounds by learning what laws are (and aren't) in place
* avoid litigation -- and win the cases that do go to court.

270 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

William S. Hubbartt is the author of fiction and non-fiction books. Latest release is action mystery "Melton's Mettle."

Reedsy editor Jo Lane calls Melton’s Mettle an “entertaining and well-constructed thriller,” that is “very gripping and the twist at the end is outstanding.”

Booklife Prize critic’s report says “This solidly rendered mystery contains a straightforward plot that's engaging and easy to follow. Hubbartt has a knack for creating a sense of intrigue, while maintaining even pacing and approachable characters.”

Kirkus Reviews says: A private eye conquers societal expectations using resolve and ingenuity in this involving, moving mystery. This thriller tells a tale of perseverance thanks to its besieged protagonist. Hubbartt has created a vivid, flawed protagonist in Daniel [Melton].

Hubbartt's western fiction work includes Six Bullet Justice, Justice for Abraham, Lawman’s Justice, Live or Die by the Gun, Blazing Guns on the Santa Fe Trail and Against Overwhelming Odds.

He is the author of the contemporary fiction mystery novel Drawing a Line: A look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment,” and several management books including “Achieving Performance Results – Boosting performance in the virtual workplace.” Hubbartt’s short stories have appeared in anthologies, literary journals, and E-zines.