Employees have no right to privacy in the workplace.
- True
- False
Correct Answer: B. False
While employees may not have an absolute right to privacy in the workplace, there is a limit to how far employers can go to track their staff. Although some level of monitoring is reasonable, perhaps to ensure the quality of work, employers must strike a balance between the needs of the business and employees' rights to protect their private lives. In general, any interference with privacy must be no more than is reasonably necessary, and the employer should have good reasons for doing so. Employers should also make sure employees are aware of any workplace monitoring by having a clear policy stating what is monitored that is communicated to all staff. Some states and cities have passed laws requiring employers to give specific notice about electronic monitoring, including GPS.