Do Smartwatches, GPS Devices, and Other Employee Tracking Technologies Violate Labor Law?

There are countless workplace technologies available to companies now that enable the tracking of employees for various purposes. For example, many employers have GPS devices on company vehicles so they can track how efficiently deliveries are being made. But does the use of such technology violate labor law? Based on a new memo from the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) general counsel, the answer could soon be “yes” in many cases.