My boss contimually watches the security cameras to opserve everyone, not only in his dept but all others. The cameras were provided by a Gov. Grant after 911. He watches all depts. not only ours. The cameras were taken away from him, but he had them got him back. Is this legal that he constantly watches the security cameras. We were told that the cameras were security only!! Can he legaly do this?
2007-05-05 20:21:41 · 11 answers · asked by Nevermore 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yep, he sure can. As long as the cameras are not in locker rooms or bathrooms he can monitor you to his heart's content. Is he the business owner or just a manager. If he is just a manager, he must not be doing the rest of his job and that will catch up to him very soon. If he's the boss, he'll get tired of his new toy soon enough. In the meantime, keep your hand out of the til, tell your boyfriend, no sex until after shop hours, and don't be scratching your butt.
2007-05-05 20:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he can legally do that. It may seem like a bad deal. But think of it this way; you are an employee of a company/government agency. So you are on someone else's property, working for someone else's benefit. As such, they are allowed to put camera's anywhere they want and record what they want (except as some have pointed out, bathrooms, showers, locker rooms). Because it's their property (or in your bosses case, someone acting as an agent of the property owner) and you don't have an expectation or privacy. They can record/observe/manage as much as they want.
So, your boss can't get into legal trouble. But if he's had the camera's taken away for his actions in the past. It may be worth it to contact to people that took them away, explain the situation and see what them say.
2007-05-06 03:47:26 · answer #2 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the best of my knowledge, security cameras are allowed in any area where an employee does not have a right to privacy. So, they can't put security cameras in the toilet stalls, but they can have them in hallways, offices, lobby areas, loading docks, etc.
I'd love to know what kind of company you work for and what your job is -- and why 9/11 made your boss so concerned about every area of the building!
2007-05-06 03:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by cardtapper 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is legal! He has the right to protect his property and also it is a protection to you... although you don't see it that way but what if some one came their to do you harm... the cameras would help to stop or catch the perp.
He is another line of thought, why are you so concerned your being watched are you doing something wrong?
If he puts them in you dressing room or bather room then you can take issue but in general he as well as all of us have the right to watch over our property.
2007-05-06 03:30:34 · answer #4 · answered by Chato S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know he is watching you? If he is pointing cameras at indivuduals then I think that could be classed as invasion of privacy. Cameras are there for security but they should not be used to watch individuals, but should be used to watch and record the wider picture.
2007-05-06 03:30:04 · answer #5 · answered by fuck off 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like the sound of that. Who knows who she can report this problem to? Call the State's Attorney's Office and start there!
If it were me, I'd document my boss in the act and, also, get written statements from fellow employees who have the same concerns as me. Now you'd have something to work with...
The aftereffects of Illegal Immigration, willful genetic engineering and anti-privacy tactics are our nations biggest challenges this next decade. Mmmh! What will we ever do without an honest politician to represent us in Congress LOLOLOLOL
2007-05-06 03:36:32 · answer #6 · answered by curiouscale 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lots of places of employment do that.
I think that the only time it's illegal is if the camera is in the restroom.
2007-05-06 03:32:30 · answer #7 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a condition of employment with that company. If you don't like it, find another job. Besides, I thought you were already fired????
2007-05-06 03:25:01 · answer #8 · answered by SGT. D 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is an abuse of federal grant money. Call your local TV station to see if they will do a story about how anti-terrorism money is being spent wrongly.
2007-05-06 03:29:38 · answer #9 · answered by a bush family member 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This is done in many places. What's the big deal?
2007-05-06 03:24:39 · answer #10 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋