An employee policy regarding proper use of employer IT resources and electronic communications systems, and related rules and prohibitions. It can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on federal law. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips, provided by Practical Law Labor & Employment and Practical Law Intellectual Property & Technology.