Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Employment Law

During a meeting with my boss I was offered a promotion, wich I accepted. Towards the end of the conversation, a voice recorder in his pocket began to alert him with an alarm that the memory was full. he pulled it out of his shirt pocket quickley shut it off and tossed it into his attache case... Is it Legal to record our conversation without my knowledge or consent?


Asked on 10/26/07, 6:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Behren Behren Law Firm

Re: Employment Law

Its a violation of Florida statutes, it is a criminal violation and you may even have a civil cause of action as a result.

Scott Behren

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Answered on 10/29/07, 9:17 am
Bob McCormack Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLC

Re: Employment Law

Not only is the recording illegally made, but the statute also makes it illegal to use this recording. This includes playing or listening to the illegally made recording. The statute calls for damages of $100 per day of violation or $1,000, whichever is greater.

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Answered on 10/29/07, 1:28 pm


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