If I work for a state corrections facility and have recently learned that it intends to put hidden cameras with audio in our work areas, is that legal?
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If I work for a state corrections facility and have recently learned that it intends to put hidden cameras with audio in our work areas, is that legal?
It is dong this in order to monitor the officers behavior and conversations. These are to be hidden without our knowledge as to where they are located and monitored. Is this legal for them to do that without our knowledge?
Asked on March 22, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Missouri
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is perfectly legal for your employer, a state corrections facility to place hidden cameras with audio in your work area. You and other employees have been placed on notice about this. Given the type of work you do, the installation of the cameras with audio seems to be a wise idea from a safety perspective.
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