Is it illgeal to audio record a converstion if the person is talking about you negatively?

Question

i know a particular group of people that talk about my culture negatively. They speak only in front of associates they have known for a long period of time. People they know won't say anything. people that won't have a voice of their own. They also speak in front of me but only when I'm alone. They never say these negative remarks in front of people they know will have to take action against such discriminatory remarks.

Answer 1

i would have to say no. its not legal. if you can do it outside of the workplace in some public place then it would be fair game. but otherwise, try to be the bigger person, forgive them, stop being a baby, and get back at them with success instead of the charles bronson way.

Answer 2

It's illegal, very illegal! But here's the trick, you can send an anonimous copy to their bosses, or the news, and paper. But you run the risk of being caught.

Recordings laws, as you know now changes from state to state, some require a court order, others that both parties be aware, others that only one be aware (but only for some felonies, like murder or conspiracy to commit murder).

You can just forget about the recording and just, go to the bosses and file a formal complaint. The importan thing is to keep documented what they do.

(and to one of the posters: yes, the cops can be selectives if they CAN'T catch every speed offender at the same time, they can go for the easiest to catch, it's totally legal; if they were 1,000 cops agains one single speed offender that's another story)

Answer 3

The law is different from state to state. In some, as long as one person knows it's recorded, it's legal. In others, both parties must be made aware.

My suggestion would be to get over it. Wouldn't you rather know up front who the jerks and bigots are than to find out after you've trusted them for years?

We have a saying in this country, "Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me." Words can only hurt you if you let them. Grow up and stop letting someone's else's opinion matter to you.

Do you respect your culture? Do you respect yourself? Then why do you give a flying leap whether or not some idiot co-worker likes you or your race?

Not everyone in this life is going to like you. Learn to deal with it.

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Answer 4

It is legal to record a conversation you are having with another person. However, unless you inform them you will be recording it before the conversation begins and they agree, it is not admissible in court as evidence. It can only be used as a reference point. For a job, it would be up to the management whether they would accept a recording as evidence. Really them saying at all, regardless whether you have a recording, should be enough for the company to investigate. You can not be fired for reporting racist or sexual comments.

Answer 5

The answer depends on your state. In some state's, only one person in the conversation needs to know it is being recorded to be legal.

In PA (my state), the other person must be informed they are being taped. Otherwise it violates the state's wiretap law.

I once recorded a state cop as he gave me a speeding ticket, with a microcassette in my lap where he could not easily see it. He admitted it was selective enforcement and that others were going as fast, even faster. My lawyer said "destroy that tape asap" because it could get me into more trouble than the ticket.

Answer 6

Not sure why bildy got a thumbs down because he is mostly right. You are required in most states to inform a party if they are going to be recorded

Answer 7

Hmmm, I don't think so. If you are gathering this information as evidence, why not? These people are conversing with you in public so I think you can record it. I can't think of any law you would be breaking.

Answer 8

No, not at all. Afterall, what do you call it when the police use such evidence in court!!

Answer 9

ONly if you you tell them that you are recording it.