Discussion Questions - Listening

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1. part of our lives . Technology an is indispensable


2. can never entirely from off work . switch Staff


3. this of into Limit the lives workers . incursion


4. apply 10 Laws with over employees . to companies


5. serious in penalties . A offense result could financial


6. government new Portugal's has law . privacy introduced the


7. deluge during Receiving a of coronavirus lockdowns . complaints


8. respect worker . of privacy The employer must the the


9. tools . employees Employers with the provide appropriate


10. them energy with assist Reimburse to bills . increased

Back to the worker privacy lesson.

Worker Privacy - The 20 Questions

STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)
  1. What did you think when you read the headline?
  2. What images are in your mind when you hear the word 'boss'?
  3. How important is technology to you?
  4. What's the most important technological tool you have?
  5. Is technology ever intrusive in your life?
  6. What kind of relationship do you have with your boss?
  7. Should bosses contact workers after hours?
  8. Is it easy for you to totally switch off from work?
  9. How difficult is it not to work outside of working hours?
  10. What kinds of fines should bosses get?

STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)
  1. Did you like reading this article? Why/not?
  2. What do you think of when you hear the word 'staff'?
  3. What do you think about what you read?
  4. Would you be a good boss?
  5. What complaints did you have during lockdown?
  6. Would you prefer to work from home?
  7. What privacy issues are their regarding technology?
  8. What tools should companies give to remote workers?
  9. What will working life look like in 50 years from now?
  10. What questions would you like to ask bosses?

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