As an employer, you may be interested in monitoring your employees’ behavior or performance for various reasons, such as improving productivity, preventing theft or misconduct, and ensuring workplace safety. However, it’s important to balance your surveillance needs with your employees’ privacy rights and avoid overstepping legal boundaries.
In general, you can use surveillance cameras in the workplace as long as you inform your employees of their use and limit their coverage to areas where privacy is not expected, such as common areas, entrances, and exits. You should also clearly define your policies and procedures for using surveillance cameras and ensure that your employees understand and consent to them.
It’s recommended to consult with legal and human resources professionals to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and state and federal privacy laws.