Privacy in the Workplace FAQ
Can you run a background check, use an employment test, or check up on employees' activities on or off the job?
» Can I require all employees that I am considering for management positions to take a psychological test?
Can I fire a worker whose personal beliefs clash with mine?
Can I read my employees' email messages?
Can I monitor my workers' phone calls to make sure they are properly serving my customers?
Can I randomly search my employees as they leave the workplace to minimize theft?
Can I install cameras in the workplace to discourage employee misconduct?
Can I require all employees that I am considering for management positions to take a psychological test?
Although this is an unsettled area of law, it might depend on the test. Many widely used psychological tests ask questions that invade the test-taker's privacy. And the jury is still out as to whether these tests have any ability to predict whether a particular employee will lie, steal, manage poorly, or cause other workplace problems. Because of these limitations, it's a good idea to talk to a lawyer before imposing a testing requirement.
For more information, see Testing Employees.
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