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CQ#2: Can my boss videotape me microwaving lunch?

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Quick Answer:

Employer video surveillance in widely accessible areas, especially those open to the public, is permissible because there is little expectation of privacy. We expect to be observed in areas used by many people. Even semi-private areas, such as an employee break room, have been held to be fair game for video surveillance. At the other end of the spectrum, bathrooms, locker rooms and other locations designated for changing clothes enjoy a greater expectation of privacy. In short, while there is a limited zone of privacy remaining in the workplace, employers may legally videotape employees in most areas.

Longer Answer: See Full Article

Videotaping the Break Room, Ask a Lawyer, by Amy Semmel, Attorney at Law

 

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