Tagged: Privacy Rights

Quirky Question #286: Best Practices on Restroom Access and Terminology for Transgender Employees

Quirky Question #286: Best Practices on Restroom Access and Terminology for Transgender Employees

Question: There has been a lot of news coverage lately on restroom policies related to transgender employees.  Can you provide some guidance on how to structure our restroom-use policies to be both lawful and respectful of all employees?  More generally, can you help me understand the appropriate, respectful terminology in this area?  I certainly don’t want to offend anyone on purpose,...

City of Ontario v. Quon, The Supreme Court Weighs In on Employee Privacy Expectations

City of Ontario v. Quon, The Supreme Court Weighs In on Employee Privacy Expectations

City of Ontario vs. Quon, 560 U.S. ___ (2010) On June 17, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the case of City of Ontario v. Quon, No. 08-1332, 560 U.S. ___ (2010).  The decision was unanimous, with the Court’s opinion written by Justice Kennedy.  Justices Stevens and Scalia filed separate concurring opinions.  The Court held that the City of Ontario’s...