The benefits of wearable technology in the workplace can be significant, and the use of such devices is only expected to grow. But a company and its general counsel need to be mindful of the risks involved in asking an employer to wear any device.
Beyond the smartwatch from Apple Inc., or Fitbit Inc.’s device to measure activity or lack of it, or Motorola Mobility’s Moto 360 that serves as watch/heart rate sensor/Wi-Fi connector, lies a universe of new possibilities for employers to consider. The benefits could include increased productivity and lower health care costs.
