Is it legal for an employer to publicly post employee’s birth dates on company property without the employee’s permission?

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Is it legal for an employer to publicly post employee’s birth dates on company property without the employee’s permission?

Asked on June 4, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Minnesota

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

This is actually a source of much talk in many corporate circles and in the public sector circle, as well.  In fact, many states consider this an invasion of privacy -- no different than HIPAA. 

Talk to your state's dept of labor to see if it has issued rules/guidance/opinions/orders on this very issue. Try http://www.dli.mn.gov/main.asp


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