Jennifer Cashman has more than 20 years’ specialist experience advising a wide range of employers across a number of sectors. Recognised as a Leading Individual in Irish Employment Law in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Europe and is also recommended as a Leading Lawyer (Band 1) in Chambers Europe. Recognised thought-leader on various employment law and HR issues, in particular retirement ages and age discrimination. Clients praise Jennifer for her “practical, business-focused advice” and say “she gives "straight answers to straight questions… clearly very experienced and her delivery is fantastic - always clear and to the point."
We have recently installed a biometric system in the workplace to record time and attendance. One of our employees has indicated that she has an objection to using the system and wishes to opt out of doing so. She has also indicated to us that it is now our obligation to provide an alternative system for recording her time and attendance. Can we force her to use the biometric system which we have installed at a great expense to the organisation?
Jennifer Cashman writes:
The use of biometric systems (such as fingerprint or hand scanning for attendance purposes) in workplaces has increased in recent times. The use of such systems, and employees’ rights and entitlements in relation to same, raise
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