recording phone conversation?

Question

Is it legal for employer to record the phone conversation without your knowledge and or consent? One agency employer used it against me when she insisted that I accepted a shift which I denied. Is that considered harrassment?

Answer 1

Recording conversations when there is no notice of you being recorded, or if there's any expectation of privacy in said phone call is against federal law.

Answer 2

Anyone that records conversations has to state at some point that they do so. Most companies I worked for that required a lot of phone time from their employees did record, but the employees were told up front or it was listed in the handbook that recording took place. Double check all avenues before running to an attorney.
And most businesses feel that since the employee is using the company phone, they have a right to record everything. This is called covering your *** in today's world of "Lottery Lawsuits".

Answer 3

Yes, it's legal for your employer to "spy" on you. You're working for them and while they're paying you, they literally own you. They have the right to search your desk, monitor your computer activities, phone calls and they even have the right to use hidden cameras to ensure they're "getting their money's worth" from you.

They are not allowed to video tape you in the bathroom, but everything else is considered fair game.

You can verify this by calling your state employment agency and although some state laws may vary, most will agree that the employer gets to call the shots, not the employee.

Did you ever notice how you'll hear the "This call may be monitored for quality assurance" message when you call some place? Well, the quality assurance comment is their legal loophole for listening in on phone calls, private or not.

Answer 4

That's depends on what state are you living in. Some states requires all parties, and some states requires one party consent. What one party means is a person can record their own conversations without the knowlege or consent of the other party. In California, Connecticut, Florida, Dalaware, Illinois, Maryland, Washington, New Hemshire, Montana, Michigan and Massachusetts require both parties consent. If you are living in any one of these states, you can file law suit on violation. I remember that there was one case months ago that involve two companies, one is in CA and the other is in a state (dont remember what state) where doesnt require both parties consent. The business in CA sue the other company and CA court ruled that it is prohibited for another company recording the phone conversation, although he doesnt established business in CA, must still follow CA law.

Answer 5

It depends upon at least all of the following: your state; whether the employer was a party to the call; whether your employer had ever informed you that you may be recorded either orally or in a contract; and what telephone you were on when you were recorded. Without that information, it is impossible to say. And more information may be required beyond that.

Answer 6

Well, that's sort of tricky.
If you were on their phone system when the conversation took place, they can fight that in court and probably win. They own the phone system, and they have the right to do that.
However, if you were at home when the conversation occurred, then they must get your consent or at least say something like "this phone conversation may be recorded".

Answer 7

I think they need to inform you that you are being recorded for it to be legal. If you are talking about a temp agency just avoid these altogether, go directly to company and apply and if they say they only go through a temp service find other work, companies that use temp agencies tend to have a high turnover rate and care less about individuals.

Answer 8

In some states it is legal to record a conversation as long as ONE party is aware of the recording. Check your state laws to make sure.

If it's not - you have a good case for a lawsuit.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

It is illegal to use the information to try to convict someone for a crime without a court order for a phone tap. If you work for someone who is trying to blackmail you, you should find another job and report them to the local police.