r As the gig economy continues to shift, warehouse-style employee tracking tech has expanded into traditional office jobs, raising concerns about worker exploitation and erosion of civil liberties. With millions returning to the workplace, this technology is set to intensify, threatening workers' privacy, autonomy, and mental health. Policymakers and employers must reassess their use of tracking technologies and prioritize a more human-centered approach, focusing on employee well-being rather than mere productivity gains. The stakes are high: will American office workers become the next victims of this surveillance state, or can we find a better way forward?