Is it legal for my employer to record audio in the workplae without consent?
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Is it legal for my employer to record audio in the workplae without consent?
I have heard that my employer will begin recording audio in our workplace without any prior consent. Is this legal in the state of colorado?
Asked on October 17, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
In CO, s long as at least 1 party to a conversation conents to its being recorded, then such a recording is legal. Accordingly, your employer must give notice to each employee of this new policy; if it doesn't they will be breaking the law. If it does and you continue to work there knowing of the policy, then you will be deemd to have consented to it. Further, no consent is needed if the conversation takes place in public areas such as in a lobby, hallway, public counter area and the like.No recordings can be made in private" areas such a restrooms or changing rooms, etc.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
In CO, s long as at least 1 party to a conversation conents to its being recorded, then such a recording is legal. Accordingly, your employer must give notice to each employee of this new policy; if it doesn't they will be breaking the law. If it does and you continue to work there knowing of the policy, then you will be deemd to have consented to it. Further, no consent is needed if the conversation takes place in public areas such as in a lobby, hallway, public counter area and the like.No recordings can be made in private" areas such a restrooms or changing rooms, etc.
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