Continue to watch this space for promotions highlighting one of the books recently added to the PLA Library collection, as well as old favourites we think may be of interest to our PLA Library users.

Today's spotlight is on the book, The Law of Employee Monitoring in Canada 2nd edition by Melanie R. Bueckert and Daniel J. Michaluk. This text was recently added to the PLA Library Collection and is available for borrowing for current PLA Members.

From the Publisher
Employee monitoring and surveillance presents thorny legal issues within the Canadian workplace environment. This is currently the only book to focus exclusively on the privacy, security and broader concerns that employers and their advisors must address. The Law of Employee Monitoring in Canada, 2nd Edition offers advice, legislative analysis, case law and jurisprudence from privacy commissioners as applicable to both unionized and non-unionized workplaces in jurisdictions across Canada.

Bueckert and Michaluk shed valuable light on the subject of employee monitoring and have produced a comprehensive resource that offers insight on the latest cases, practical precedents and best practices in this evolving area of the law.

Published: August 5, 2016 by LexisNexis

From the Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: International Dimensions of Employee Monitoring Law
Chapter 3: Audio Surveillance
Chapter 4: Video Surveillance
Chapter 5: Corporate Information System Access, Use and Misuse
Chapter 6: Using Social Media in the Workplace
Chapter 7: Location Awareness Technologies
Chapter 8: Biometrics
Chapter 9: Looking Ahead
Appendix A: Employee Privacy Policy
Appendix B: IT System Audit and Investigation Procedure
Appendix C: Acceptable Use Policy -- Employer Access Rights Language
Appendix D: Call Monitoring Policy
Appendix E: Checklist for Conducting Video Surveillance Outside the Workplace
Appendix F: Bring Your Own Device ("BYOD") Policy -- Employer Access Rights Language
Appendix G: Checklist for Drafting an Acceptable Use of Technology and Social Media Policy
Appendix H: Technology and Social Media Considerations When Termination of Employment is Imminent
Appendix I: Vehicle Telematic Data Policy
Appendix J: Notice of Collection, Use and Disclosure of Employee Personal Information
Appendix K: Handbook Language for Biometric Timekeeping System

This item is available for signout from the PLA Library to PLA Members only. You may borrow this item for one week (seven days). Non PLA members are welcome to use this item in the PLA Library, but signout and borrowing privileges are limited to current PLA Members in good standing.

For a full listing of all of the new items added to the PLA Library Collection, please watch for your next issue of Peel Briefs (for PLA Members Only).

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As a friendly reminder, the Peel Law Association Library, Lawyers' Lounge and related services are open to all lawyers who are in good standing with the LSUC, articling students, and students-at-law.

Each month, watch this space for more information on one of the many benefits of being a PLA Member.

Did you know...  2018 PLA Members receive PLA Wireless access for FREE?

Wifi access is available in the PLA Lawyers' Lounge and Library for FREE to all 2018 PLA Members.
The log-in tickets, distributed in the PLA Library, provide 12 hours of access. 

Non PLA Members are charged a fee of $5.00 daily. 

The PLA Library also has free wifi available at each work station by connecting the ethernet cable to your laptop. The working stations are located by the windows at the far left side of the Library towards the back. 

Not a member, but looking to become one? Please follow the links for the membership form and fees, and a full list of PLA membership benefits. You may also contact the PLA Library Staff by email, and they will be happy to assist you.

As a friendly reminder, the Peel Law Association Library, Lawyers' Lounge and related services are open to all lawyers who are in good standing with the LSO, articling students, and students-at-law.

The Library will be closed on Friday, March 30, 2018 for Good Friday.

and on Monday, April 2, 2018 for Easter Monday.

We will return to regular business hours of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on, Tuesday, April 3, 2018.

Thank you,
PLA Library Staff

Litigation: Beyond the Basics | 3 Part Series Demystifying the (Not So) Mysterious, Including Views from The Bench

Join the Peel Law Association for our next CPD, Litigation: Beyond the Basics 3 Part Series Demystifying the (Not So) Mysterious, Including Views from The Bench.

Part Three - Common Law Duty of Good Faith will be held on March 1, 2018. This program will provide 1.5 Hours toward the Law Society of Ontario Continuing Professional Development requirements.

For further details, please see the attached flyer/registration form.

If you would like to attend the CPD simply download the form, and submit it to the PLA via email or fax (905-451-3137) with your name and phone number. You may pay over the phone with VISA or MasterCard, or visit the PLA Library, and make your payment in person. Remember, PLA Members receive a discount to attend all CPDs.

Not a member, but looking to become one? Please follow the links for the membership form and fees, and a full list of PLA Membership Benefits. You may also contact the PLA Library Staff by email, and they will be happy to assist you. It only takes moments to join, and the PLA Library Staff can process memberships on the spot. Once payment is received, you can take advantage of all your PLA Membership Benefits, including discounts on CPD programs and social events.

As a friendly reminder, the Peel Law Association Library, Lawyers' Lounge and related services are open to all lawyers who are in good standing with the LSO, articling students, and LPP candidates.

The Library will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2018 for Family Day.

We will return to regular business hours of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on, Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

Thank you,
PLA Library Staff