Does your employer monitor employee email or Internet use? If so, you're not alone: Surveys show that almost two-thirds of employers track what employees do on the Internet, and more than one-third monitor employee email. Many employees are surprised to learn that their employers aren't legally prohibited from monitoring private messages and conversations, even if company policy explicitly allows personal use of company equipment.
Can my employer read email from my personal account?
Is it possible for an employer to access an employee's personal emails? And if so, is it legal for your employer to do so?
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Email Monitoring: Can Your Employer Read Your Messages?
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