In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed that teachers employed by Ontario public school boards have a right to be protected from unreasonable search and seizure under section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Supreme Court’s decision limits the surveillance of electronic devices used by employees at work In this webinar, panelists will explore:

• Which employers are subject to the Charter?
• What categories of employees are protected from unreasonable search and seizure under section 8 of the Charter? How far does the protection go?
• When will a search be reasonable? When will it go too far?
• Are arbitrators obliged to apply the Charter of Rights?
• What limits can employer policies impose?
• Does employer tracking and surveillance need to be communicated in advance in policies and collective agreements?
• What balance should be struck between an employer’s right to manage the workplace and employees’ privacy interests?