Can an employer install hidden cameras in general work areas to monitor employees?

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Can an employer install hidden cameras in general work areas to monitor employees?
1 answer | asked Feb 1, 2011 1:19 PM [EST] in Privacy | applies to Florida

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Generally, an employer may use video surveillance so long as it is for a legitimate business purpose, and the employees are advised that video surveillance is being used.

posted by Phyllis Towzey | Mar 1, 2011 11:15 AM [EST]

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