Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Michigan
Video cameras in the workplace
I work for a sheriff dept. Here in michigan. There are video cameras installed inside the jail lobby. Yet, no one was ever given any written notice that the cameras were there.Management (commanders of this sheriff dept.) are using the video when a deputy has left the bldg. Early for disciplinary reasons. Union has not has the priveledge of looking at these videos. Is this legal for management to do? Are oour rights being violated in some type or another.
Asked on 4/06/04, 10:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
William Stern
William Stern, P.C.
Re: Video cameras in the workplace
It is a public area. It would be different if the cameras were in a bathroom. Actually, there are cameras all over the place outside, some of which you are not aware. Bill Stern
Answered on 4/07/04, 7:28 am