Why Employee Internet Monitoring is Necessary

Employers have a justifiable interest in employee Internet monitoring and how employees spend their work hours. After all, no employer wants workers surfing X-rated websites, sending offensive email or calling in bets on the ponies on the company's dime. And employers may want to take steps to ensure employees are not giving trade secrets to competitors, engaging in illegal conduct at work, or using company communications equipment to harass their coworkers.