Can an employer use GPS in vehicles as a timeclock?
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Can an employer use GPS in vehicles as a timeclock?
In other words, when the ignition is first turned on,they can see what time you started.
Asked on June 13, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, they legally may do this. They probably need to disclose the fact that they are doing this, to avoid any invasion of privacy-style claims, but otherwise it is perfectly legal to use devices or software to monitor employee comings and goings.
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