My boss told me that it is company policy to open all packages that come in even if it is clear that the packages are for an employee. Like if I oder books from amazon then they have the right to open them. Is that legal?
Also there is no written policy on that.
2007-06-05 11:03:13 · 5 answers · asked by Thill 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Unfortunately, it is legal. Ethical, moral? No. But legal, yes.
2007-06-05 11:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by quillologist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a sticky area. If the employer has a security check point, and they have a note that says they reserve the right to open personal packages, then it might be legal.
In the future, I would tell your employer that you have a specific package coming.
2007-06-05 18:30:35 · answer #2 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. I say that sounds illegal. I can't believe they'd even try to say that. I never once have heard of that, but I know it's illegal. You're personal information is yours. I doubt they will open them, but I'd press charges before they get the chance to, because once they do the court will say that you knew they we're aloud too. I don't see why it's really important though, if it's something your boss can't see, it really should be sent to your house. It may not be convienent, but work is for work.
2007-06-05 18:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be in the employee manual, if it's not it is against the law. At the law firm I work at, they are allowed to do it unless it is marked "confidential" and/or "personal". They shouldn't open things that are obviously not work related though.
2007-06-05 18:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anni3Ma3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
It is legal for them to drug test, read your emails, and open your mail.
It is their property and they have responsibility to keep a safe work environment.
What if someone shipped you a handgun?
2007-06-05 18:48:17 · answer #5 · answered by infobrokernate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋