Biometric Clocks and Release Forms

Using Biometrics in your business? There has been increased scrutiny on maintaining using biometric data. Laws and regulations vary by state, so we encourage you to investigate the specifics of your state. Below are two recent cases from Illinois:

• Recent Illinois Appellate Court Ruling Could End The Recent Flood Of Class Action Lawsuits  Against Employers Under Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act
• https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/recent-illinois-appellate-court-ruling-could-end-recent-flood-class

Laws are evolving. We are recommending that if you use biometrics for your business, you fully inform employees and obtain a consent form. Below is a sample form you are welcome to use for biometric time-clock from Swipeclock, or you can develop your own.