Can an employer record you on video without your knowledge?

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Can an employer record you on video without your knowledge?

Since the installation of our new GPSs” units, things I have said and done on my work truck have been gossiped about the workplace. Is this legal or an invasion of privacy?

Asked on March 13, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

In most instances, it is is perfectly permissable for an employer to have video/audio surveillance in the workplace - and a company vehicle is considered to be the "workplace". Typically no employee consent is required.  There is no constitutional right to privacy if there is no "expectation of privacy".  For instance, while individuasl have an expectation of privacy in their own homes, courts have held that they, as employees, can have no such expectation at work.  Consequently, employers have the right to install surveillance systems throughout the workplace.  The only areas that such systems are prohibited are in the bathrooms/dressing rooms or the like.  Otherwise an employer is generally permitted to oversee and record employees. 

However, these laws vary from-state-to-state; especially with regard to audio surveillance.  The best thing for you to do right now is to contact an employment law attorney in your area. For an hour or so of their time, you can go over the details of your case.  They can then advise you accordingly. 


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