I found out a company I was working for was recording all my conversations and that the boss frequently checked to see what we were talking about? No one notified me about this activity until a while after I've been at the company. I'm in NYC, is this legal?
2007-03-07 08:46:41 · 10 answers · asked by ambrosia251978 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You would need to check what the law is for your state. In some states it is legal to tape conversations (at work or outside of work) as long as one party consents to the taping. The person who is taping is consenting so that is the loop hole. Some states do not permit it unless both parties agree to the taping (it doesn't have to be a signed form it can be a verbal agreement). Check with your H.R. department about why this is going on and then find out if it is legal. They can not video tape people in restrooms or locker rooms without notice. Your employee handbook may very well include a statement about monitoring your conversations or computer activity.
2007-03-07 09:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by hr4me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this IS legal. While on your employer's property, they are absolutely allowed to record whatever they want, using audio and/or video.
I'm willing to bet that there is a notification someplace. An employee manual. A statement on a job application. A sign. Even if not, however, it's totally legal.
There are some specific exceptions. And there are limitation on certain uses.
However, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. This is 100% legal. It's held up in court time and time again.
2007-03-07 08:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No this is not legal. The only way it is is if they notify you and you've signed something acknowledging this. Before you male a claim though look at your HR papers to see if anything has been put in there about reconrding conversations because this could be a loop hole for them. Hope this helps
2007-03-07 08:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by Stefanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check with HR and see if you did sign a consent form. You might want to contact a lawyer that has knowledge of workplace lawsuits, they would know much more than I will! If I were you I would not have personal conversations at work, after all you are getting paid to work!
2007-03-07 08:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by blu_drgn25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
But, I bet if you double check your employment agreement you will find a provision stating that the company has the right to record and view all emails and basically monitor everything you do while on the job.
2007-03-07 08:55:38 · answer #5 · answered by zaphodsclone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not. Turn the jerk in to the Department of Labor. He might be able to record conversations if you had signed a consent form, but even then it would be a pretty sticky matter.
2007-03-07 08:50:52 · answer #6 · answered by Scott K 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont know about in NYC but im in the uk and in the uk thats a criminal offense to record someone without there consent or film them or anythink like that specially in your place of employment
2007-03-07 09:08:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely NOT legal.
2007-03-07 08:54:52 · answer #8 · answered by KATHY A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-03-07 08:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by littlemomma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-03-07 08:49:52 · answer #10 · answered by claudia g 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋