I live in California and rumor has it that there are hidden camera's inside office, kitchen and what-not. I work in the hospitality business, and if this were true im uncertain how constitutional this would be, hidden cameras in the workplace? Spying on unsuspecting workers? Any thoughts?
2007-03-06 14:36:20 · 11 answers · asked by MILO2007 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's legal. They can also check your e-mail, see what Web sites you are browsing, read your blogs, monitor your phone calls, etc.
2007-03-06 14:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by Groovy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hidden surveillance in the workplace is usually set up to catch thieves. The bonus for the company is that it also catches employees goofing off or even engaged in more sordid activity. There is no constitutional concern here. Privacy rights are often brought up about surveillance but as long as the cameras are not in bathrooms or dressing rooms (locker rooms) privacy is protected.
Welcome to the Brave New World. . .
2007-03-06 14:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at a bank at it happens to me all day, every day that I work. Join the club - employee theft and slacking off is on the rise. As long as the cameras aren't in the bathroom or designated break rooms, there shouldn't be anything unconstitutional about it.
2007-03-06 14:41:12 · answer #3 · answered by Euralalya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Constitutional protections are only from GOVERNMENT intrusion. There may be statutory laws regarding behavior of employees. Consult a lawyer in your state.
2007-03-06 14:40:51 · answer #4 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the post office sometime and check out all the cameras there. They also have enclosed catwalks complete with listening devices.
2007-03-06 15:56:43 · answer #5 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely constitutional, because one of the sad tragedies of our society today is that we have forgotten that the Bill of Rights applies to GOVERNMENT ALONE, not anybody else. Now if your employer is the feds...
2007-03-06 16:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by John 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is ridiculous. that is very unconstitutional. that violates some of americas rights. And guess what? the democrats are responsible for that. they are pretty much communists who are trying to control every part of each citizens life
2007-03-06 14:45:11 · answer #7 · answered by a cool person 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal except in places such as bathrooms and dressing rooms.
2007-03-06 14:41:08 · answer #8 · answered by Timothy M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is all leagal where have you ben since 911 big brother is her they can watch your every move even in your home the have infa red in planes and in california be paranoid for sure
2007-03-06 14:47:59 · answer #9 · answered by lulu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a US Const. issue. This has nothing to do with the gov't relationship to the people.
2007-03-06 14:40:52 · answer #10 · answered by r22kk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋