Right to Privacy at Work FAQ
Frequently asked questions about how much privacy you actually have at work.
» Can my employer search me as I leave work for the day?
Can my employer install cameras in the workplace?
Can my employer fire me just because of my personal beliefs?
Can my employer require me to take a psychological test before giving me a promotion to management?
Can my employer read my email?
Can my employer search me as I leave work for the day?
The answer depends on your employer’s policies and your employer’s reason for searching. If something of great value to the company has been stolen that day, and the employer decides to search all employees in a reasonable way (for example, searching their bags, not their bodies), then it may be legal -- particularly if your employer has a written policy warning employees that they might be subject to search. However, an employer who does this as a daily routine, or targets you specifically without a good reason for doing so, will be on shakier legal ground.
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