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Can your employer search your desk? How about your purse or bag? How far can an employer go in investigating what you do on your own time -- and can an employer make job decisions based on your off-duty activities? Workplace privacy issues come up in a variety of ways, from searches to personnel files, policies that prevent employees from dating and more.

Workplace Privacy: Searches, Personnel Files, and More

Workplace Privacy FAQ
Find answers to common questions about your privacy rights at work.

Off-Duty Conduct and Employee Rights
Is it legal for your employer to keep track of what you're doing when you're not at work?

Searches and Seizures: What Are Your Rights?
Learn the rules for workplace searches.

Anti-Nepotism and Fraternization Policies
Can your employer tell you who you can date at work?

State Laws on Employer Use of Credit Reports
Does your state allow employers to use your credit history in making job decisions?

Checking Your Personnel File
When should you check your personnel file -- and what should you be looking for?

State Laws on Access to Your Personnel File
Learn your state's rules on when you may view your personnel file -- and what you are allowed to see.

Proving Your Privacy Was Violated at Work
Find out whether you can sue your employer for invasion of privacy.