One of the fastest-moving trends in employment law involves the plethora of "ban the box" laws affecting private employers that have sprouted up in many states and municipalities. These laws make it illegal to include criminal history questions on initial job applications.
This guide highlights key aspects of Vermont law impacting privacy in the workplace. It covers common law invasion of privacy claims, background checks, applicant and employee testing, data breach notification, Social Security Number protections, workplace privacy for nursing mothers, surveillance and social media privacy.