Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts

Fingerprints at punchclock

The nursing home where I work is in the process of installing a new time clock to stop the stealing of company time. To clock in, fingerprints of each individual will be used. Is this legal? It seems rather intrusive.


Asked on 5/17/04, 3:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nance Lyons Law Office of Nance Lyons

Re: Fingerprints at punchclock

I do not believe it is illegal. In fact, don;t you think it a good idea to fingerprint all employees who work at nursing homes to be sure they don't have an abusive background.

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Answered on 5/17/04, 5:17 pm


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