Privacy

Can an employer read your email, monitor your phone calls, or fire you because of what you post on your Facebook page? Is drug testing legal? How about workplace searches and surveillance cameras? Workplace privacy has been a hot topic for a while now -- especially these days, when technology has blurred the clear line that used to separate our work and our private lives. This section explains some of the rules that govern privacy issues at work.

Workplace Privacy for Employees

FAQs: Your Right to Workplace Privacy

Employers have broad leeway to intrude on your privacy in the workplace, but there are some limits on how far they can go.

Electronic Monitoring

Can I Get Fired for My Social Media Posts?

There are some legal protections for employees who are fired or disciplined for their online posts.

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Searches and Investigations

Can I Refuse to Participate in a Workplace Investigation?

Learn whether you have to take part in a workplace investigation.

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Employment Records

Breach of Confidentiality of Personnel Records

Your employer is legally obligated to keep certain employee records private.

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Workplace Privacy for Employees

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