Wearable Device Compliance: Benefits & Legal Risks for Employers

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 1PM (ET)

90 minutes | INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING
From smart watches to proximity monitors designed to protect employees, “wearable devices” are becoming more common workplace tools. With this growing technology also comes the risk of violating federal employment laws. In our interactive, instructor-led 90-minute event, you will learn how wearable technologies are reshaping HR responsibilities—and the serious legal pitfalls that can come with them. Discover how to leverage these tools for workplace safety and productivity while staying in compliance. Join us, and you’ll discover:
  • How to avoid EEOC violations when implementing wearable technologies
  • Potential ADA violations from devices that track health-related data
  • Actionable strategies for accommodating employees' rights related to wearables
  • Real-world examples of employer liability—and how to protect your organization
 

Program Highlights

Compliance Updates: Legal Limits of Wearable Tech Use
  • Determining if a wearable device constitutes a "medical examination" under the ADA
  • Safeguarding employee biometric data and preventing discriminatory practices
  • Appropriate workplace monitoring vs. illegal disability inquiries
Reduce HR Risk While Improving Workplace Safety
  • Methods to evaluate the legal and ethical use of wearables in workplace settings
  • How to handle requests for reasonable accommodation when wearables are involved
  • Learn the steps to conducting internal audits on wearable usage policies
Creating Legally Effective Practices & Policies for Workplace Wearables
  • Ways to incorporate compliance safeguards into onboarding and device setup
  • How to use sample policies and EEOC guidance to update your current practices
  • Learn to train managers on employee rights related to biometric tracking and data use
Live Question & Answer Session – Have your specific questions answered!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Margie Faulk
Margie Faulk, HR Compliance Advisor and E-Learning Trainer, HR Compliance Solutions, LLC
Margie Faulk is a senior-level human resources professional with over 15 years of HR management and compliance experience. A current Compliance Advisor for HR Compliance Solutions, LLC, Margie, has worked as an HR Compliance advisor for major corporations and small businesses in the small, large, private, public and non-profit sectors.  Margie has provided small to large businesses with risk management strategies that protect companies and reduces potential workplace fines and penalties for violation of employment regulations. Margie is bilingual (Spanish) fluent and Bi-cultural. Margie holds professional human resources certification (PHR) from the HR Certification Institution (HRCI) and SHRM-CP certification from the Society for Human Resources Management. Margie is a member of the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE).

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In our 90-minute program, you’ll learn how wearable devices can boost safety, productivity, and well-being for both employees and employers, as well as the legal risks that come with their use. Plus, discover the latest compliance requirements and actionable steps for creating legally sound workplace policies.
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HRCI CREDITS

This program has been approved for 1.5 (HR (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHRTM, aPHRiTM, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRiTM and SPHRiTM recertification through the HR Certification Institute. Learn more at hrci.org

SHRM CREDITS

HRMorning is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. This program is valid for 1.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.