Workplace Surveillance
/ˈwɜːrkˌpleɪs sərˈveɪləns/
Definitions
- (n.) The monitoring of employees' activities and behavior in their place of work by an employer using electronic or physical means.
The company implemented workplace surveillance to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- (n.) Legal and regulatory frameworks governing the methods, scope, and propriety of monitoring employees at work to protect privacy rights and labor standards.
Workplace surveillance laws vary significantly across jurisdictions, affecting how employers can legally monitor staff.
Forms
- workplace surveillance
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Commentary
Workplace surveillance must balance employer interests and employee privacy, making legal compliance essential to avoid liability.
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