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Employee Rights and Information Center
Under the law, all employees have a "reasonable expectation of privacy" which prevents employers from searching employees wherever and whenever the employer wishes. What is considered reasonable depends on factors like the type of employment, whether there is evidence of misconduct, and the scope of the search. Employees have a greater expectation of privacy with respect to more intrusive searches, including searches of their bodies, clothing, purses, and briefcases. Reasonableness is determined on a case-by-case basis and will depend on the particular facts of a given search. If you think you have been subjected to an improper workplace search you should contact an attorney in your area to discuss the particular facts of your case and how the law might protect you. To learn more about workplaces searches, read below:
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