Carolflora
Junior Member
MASSACHUSETTS
I own a small retail store in Mass. I'm wondering if it's legal to video/audio tape employees and several areas of my shop. I would like to purchase a system with audio to monitor employee/customer interactions, job performance, etc. The cameras would be only be in public areas, however, I would prefer the shop owners would be the only ones who know of their existence.
From what I've read on another site, it looks like it is illegal. If this is true, it seems absurd that I can not protect my own business. How would I know if an employee is stealing, badmouthing, acknowledging customers, rude, etc.
I've had several items missing lately (taken by employee or customers, I don't know) and I would like to know what is going on there when I am not there. Thanks for your advice!
I own a small retail store in Mass. I'm wondering if it's legal to video/audio tape employees and several areas of my shop. I would like to purchase a system with audio to monitor employee/customer interactions, job performance, etc. The cameras would be only be in public areas, however, I would prefer the shop owners would be the only ones who know of their existence.
From what I've read on another site, it looks like it is illegal. If this is true, it seems absurd that I can not protect my own business. How would I know if an employee is stealing, badmouthing, acknowledging customers, rude, etc.
I've had several items missing lately (taken by employee or customers, I don't know) and I would like to know what is going on there when I am not there. Thanks for your advice!