Labor & Employment Law

More on Texting While Driving

So, maybe the federal government is smart after all.   President Obama recently signed an Executive order that bans texting while driving for federal government employees.  It immediately affects 4.5 million federal and military personnel. 

Even more interesting, however, is that:

"Separately, the federal government plans to ban text messaging by bus drivers and truckers who travel across state lines, and may also preclude them from using cellphones while driving, except in emergencies."

For those employers who have not yet addressed this issue from a policy perspective - including addressing the use of other technology (like cell phones) while driving, it's time to wake up.  Not only will such employers reduce potential liability as the result of reduced accidents, they will free employees from the pressure of feeling as though they have to respond immediately while on the road.

Follow this link:  Texting While Driving Banned for Federal Staff

Full post as published by Strategic HR Lawyer on October 11, 2009 (boomark / email).