Some Considerations on the Use of Digital Evidence in Labour Law

This communication briefly analyzes the use of digital evidence in the employment relationship, especially the one obtained through electronic messaging. Digital evidence is placed side by side with other means of evidence when it comes to the legal issues that labour courts are called to decide upon - qualification of the contract; working time; overtime work; dismissal; termination of contract by other means, etc.. The use of digital evidence hence requires a closer scrutiny, since its use has become so important. In this work we will review the main aspects on how to present this type of evidence in court, the legality of evidence collection methods and the value of the evidence obtained.