MrFrankBooth
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? California
I have a friend who is employed by Starbucks Coffee. She was recently shocked to discover that her manager had been leaving the personnel files unlocked where anyone working in the store could access them, and did. The files contain personal information such as address, SSN, medical information, wage information, any disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, etc etc. Employees were taking "carte blanche" with the files, reading their own, and other employees files. She informed the district manager about this situation and the district manager stated, "Hmm, well we will have to check into that" and appeared not to be shocked or alarmed.
My question is were any laws or regulations violated? Should my friend pursue legal action and if so against who? The store, the manager?
I have a friend who is employed by Starbucks Coffee. She was recently shocked to discover that her manager had been leaving the personnel files unlocked where anyone working in the store could access them, and did. The files contain personal information such as address, SSN, medical information, wage information, any disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, etc etc. Employees were taking "carte blanche" with the files, reading their own, and other employees files. She informed the district manager about this situation and the district manager stated, "Hmm, well we will have to check into that" and appeared not to be shocked or alarmed.
My question is were any laws or regulations violated? Should my friend pursue legal action and if so against who? The store, the manager?