Is it legal to audio record employees without their consent?
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Is it legal to audio record employees without their consent?
My employer has video survellience camera and we were told by the guy who
watches them that there is audio recording as well. Our boss has never told us
of the audio recording, only the guy who watches visual cameras. He told
myself and other employees to watch what we say.
Asked on June 29, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Employers must provide notice, in writing, to all employees that audio/video surveillance is being used and where it is being used. They must also state the areas that are off limits from such surveillance. There is no “expectation of privacy” in public areas such as the lobby, conference rooms, stairwells and the like, so recording conversations in these areas is legally permissable. Otherwise, recording without employee consent is illegal. To be certain of all of your rights under your state's law, you can contact your state's department of labor and/or consult with a local employment law attorney in your area.
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