In a recent Business Journals article, labor and employment shareholder Holly Griffin Goodman weighed in on the rising trend of AI-enabled glasses in the workplace and what it means for employers when it comes to confidentiality and compliance.
Goodman flagged core risks, including inadvertent exposure of trade secrets and proprietary data, HIPAA concerns, and recording and wiretapping laws—particularly in all‑party‑consent states—that can create liability for both employees and employers.
Her bottom line to employers: act early on your policy, communicate the “why,” and enforce consistently to reduce legal exposure and maintain trust. “It’s not just because [employers] want to kill all the joy in the world,” she said. “It’s because there are potential legal issues, including civil and criminal consequences.”
Goodman is a board-certified labor and employment attorney who advises employers of all sizes on the full spectrum of workplace issues—from hiring through discipline and termination—helping businesses balance operational goals with federal, state, and local compliance. She represents clients across industries, including insurance, telecommunications, sports and entertainment, healthcare, and hospitality. Goodman has taught “Employment Law” for the Florida State University College of Law and hosts the Gunster on the Go podcast, which covers need-to-know topics for employers.
