I understand that its legal for my employer to monitor my emails, however is he allowed to then forward those emails on to other co-workers even if they are business related?

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I understand that its legal for my employer to monitor my emails, however is he allowed to then forward those emails on to other co-workers even if they are business related?

Asked on March 13, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan

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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Yes, your employer may do this. If someone has the right to monitor communications--such as emails sent over a company system, hardware, server, computer, smart phone, etc.--that person may then share those emails with anyone he likes. Consider: if someone mails you a letter, you may then show it to anyone you want; if someone leaves a voice mail on your phone, you can play it for anyone; the same principals apply.


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