Recording in the workplace
28 Mar, 2023 by
It is easy and sometimes even tempting for an employee to use recording devices during an evaluation interview or a confidential new product meeting. The consequences of such actions can be serious.
Recording by the employee without the employer's knowledge violates the employment contract and may constitute a criminal offence. What does the employee risk by engaging in such behavior?
This article develops the following topics:
- duty of diligence, loyalty and discretion
- infringement of the personality of the parties involved
- compensation for the damage suffered by the employer
- payment of compensation to the prejudiced parties
- criminal offence and risks for the offender
- ordinary or immediate dismissal