What can I do if an employee posts a video of an injured coworker shortly after a workplace accident?
HRCalifornia
The rules surrounding when an employer can video-record employees — notice, privacy zones, etc. — are somewhat clear. But what if an employee is filming other employees? The details surrounding the filming, such as the purpose, can turn an offensive, intrusive action into a legal and worthy deed.
An employer must investigate the circumstances surrounding the video recording. Key considerations are:
- Have there been worker complaints about workplace safety or unlawful activity? For example, if there have been such complaints, the filming may have been done to document an unsafe
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