An employee questions whether their employer can legally demand a personal email address to reset passwords. The response confirms that, in the U.S., it is generally legal for companies to require personal contact information as a condition of system access, especially to prevent phishing attacks. While respecting privacy concerns, the advice suggests using a dummy email and phone number—like Google Voice—to satisfy IT requirements without compromising personal data.
The article also addresses a separate query about ending a mentorship, advising gentle disengagement over ghosting, and briefly touches on workplace protections for mothers, recommending consultation with HR.
Source: New York Times Business · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing