If afellow employee has been recording conversations between me and another co- worker, can this employee use the recordings to get us fired?

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If afellow employee has been recording conversations between me and another co- worker, can this employee use the recordings to get us fired?

In our employee handbook it says “employees cannot take photographs, videotapes, recordings or films without written consent”.

Asked on January 5, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, New York

Answers:

Paula McGill / Paula J. McGill, Attorney at Law

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Yes, the employer has the right to determine if the employee's information will be used. At the same time, he might get himself fired for violating company policy. This answer applies to Georgia. Some states, such as Maryland, prohibit secret recordings. Therefore, depending on your state, you might be able to file criminal charges against this co-worker.

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