Labour GPS: The Employer’s Right of Control regarding New Information Technologies

Authors

  • Jorge Toyama Miyagusuku Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    Abogado por la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP). Magíster en Derecho Constitucional por la PUCP. Profesorprincipal de la misma casa de estudios y  profesor en la Universidad Pacífico y Universidad de Piura. Especialista en Derecho Laboral. Socio del Estudio Miranda & Amado Abogados. Miembro extraordinario de la Asociación Civil ius et veritAs.
  • Juan Carlos Girao La Rosa Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    Bachiller de Derecho por la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP). Adjunto de docencia del curso Derecho Laboral Especial en la PUCP. Asociado del Área Laboral de Miranda & Amado Abogados. Miembro extraordinario de la Asociación Civil IUS ET VERITAS.

Keywords:

Power of control, right of control, technologies of information, GPS, test of reasonableness, Worker rights, employer

Abstract

The authors analyze the exercise of the power of controlregarding new technologies of information. Particularly, the use of GPs Tracking as a tool that the employer relies on to verify that workers fulfill their work. Firstly, the authors explain how these technologies are used at workplaces and their lack of regulation in Peruvian Law. Then, they explain the conditions necessary for not violating the workers’fundamental rights when using this tool. Finally, they discuss the case law and precedents, as well as cases seen by theNational Labour Authority.

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Published

2014-12-01

How to Cite

Toyama Miyagusuku, J., & Girao La Rosa, J. C. (2014). Labour GPS: The Employer’s Right of Control regarding New Information Technologies. IUS ET VERITAS, 24(49), 176–189. Retrieved from https://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/iusetveritas/article/view/13623

Issue

No. 49 (2014)

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