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U.S. Companies Continue to Ban Mobile Phone Use While Driving

July 27th, 2004 · No Comments

More U.S companies are revising their employee handbooks to include language that bans workers from using mobile phones while driving.
The policy changes come after numerous cities and states across the United States have passed laws that prohibit drivers from using their hand-held mobile phones while driving.
“We felt cell phone use while driving was a fairly […]

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Anytime Anywhere, Cell phones Create Liability Issues

January 16th, 2003 · No Comments

Recent lawsuits brought against companies where employees are involved in accidents while using wireless gadgets have prompted employers to develop policies that will prevent or reduce their exposure to such cases. It is uncertain what kind of policy will guard companies against such liability.
“Employers have been liable for negligence for years, but the application of […]

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