Can a company prohibit me from eating with co-workers?

But for an employer to prohibit generally an employee from socializing with co-workers off the clock and off premises is dangerous and likely unlawful directive to an employee. So there you have it. But I want to know more about your employer’s rationale for telling you not to eat with coworkers. Can you reply in the comments with more context?

Can a company prohibit you from socializing with other employees?

* The nature of your job is one that gives them legal cover for controlling who you socialize with. For instance, there was a case a while ago where a court ruled that it was legal for a company to prohibit security guards from socializing with other employees, because it could compromise security.

Is it illegal for your employer to prohibit you from talking to your co-workers?

Your boss may not want you and your co-workers to compare your salary or benefits, but they can’t prohibit it. Under the NLRA, any attempt to quash these discussions could be seen as an illegal attempt to prevent workers from organizing or unionizing.

Is it legal for an employer to ask a former employee for personal information?

Under Arizona law, it is also lawful when requested as part of a reference check for employers to give prospective employers certain personal information about a former employee.

Is there a right to privacy between coworkers?

But generally speaking, if the answers to these questions line up “properly,” disclosure and/or misuse of employee personal information by coworkers can give rise to personal liability to the impacted employees. Many states recognize a general right to privacy that can be enforced by one employee against another.

Can a coworker disclose personal information to an employee?

It also depends on the federal and state statutory laws and common laws that may apply. But generally speaking, if the answers to these questions line up “properly,” disclosure and/or misuse of employee personal information by coworkers can give rise to personal liability to the impacted employees.

Can an employer prohibit employees from dating one another?

(Check your state and local laws for exceptions, which do exist and are usually centered on employee privacy or limitations for employers on prohibiting nonwork activities.) However, even if legal, banning any work romantic involvement can come with its own consequences. Many people meet at work before beginning a romantic relationship.