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N.J. worker loses job after objecting to surveillance camera pointed at her desk, lawsuit says (www.nj.com)

submitted 4 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (7 children)

So um...

The question is, are employers allowed to monitor you while you work?

I mean, cashiers are gonna have cameras pointed at them.

Bank workers...

Casinos...

Law enforcement (body cams are pointed away, but still one can argue its privacy intrusion)

I mean, you are getting paid so is it unreasonable for an employer to monitor you?

Like some jobs already has the norm of cameras monitoring your work. So do we all get rid of camera? Or should some jobs get monitored while other don't?

Curious 🤔

I mean, nobody like being watched, but like if you think about it, a store owner has to make sure their cashiers don't steal.

[–] SpeedLimit55 18 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

Laws can vary but generally video recording is allowed in US states except in private areas like bathrooms and changing rooms. Audio recording laws vary by state laws (single party consent). In most offices it is normal to have cameras watching doors and common areas but not individual workers.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 4 weeks ago

but not individual workers.

And this is where it crossed the line here. Targeting individuals... Is not going to work out for you in court.

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