Is it legal to monitor your employees? That really depends on what approach you take.

As invasive as it may sound, monitoring your workers can actually make them more productive, according to The Atlantic.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that you should be a nit-picky, micromanaging stalker and watch your employees’ every move(s). But when the situation calls for it, you may indeed need to monitor your employees. Here are five legal ways to do it:

Remember, however, that while some methods are legal, others are not. If you have more questions about how to legally monitor your employees, it may be best to consult an experienced employment lawyer near you.

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