In the December 2006 issue of the California Employer Advisor, we reported on a new ruling in which a California appeals court ruled that placing a video surveillance camera in an employees’ office, without notice, could amount to an invasion of privacy. This was true even though no actual viewing or recording of the employees in their office took place.
Now the California Supreme Court has agreed to review the decision. The high court’s ruling could provide some important clarification for employers regarding acceptable limits for workplace surveillance. We’ll keep you posted.
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Additional Resources:
Privacy: Hidden Video Camera in Workplace Backfires into Lawsuit; Three Guidelines for Employers
Privacy Issues in the Workplace: Monitoring and Testing Employees in California