Can a employer monitor you through your phone?

The short answer is yes, your employer can monitor you through nearly any device they provide you (laptop, phone, etc.). While the law is still developing in this area (especially when an employee brings their own device to work), one way to protect your privacy is to be aware of whether or not your device is being monitored.

When do employees must use their personal cell phones for work-related calls?

When employees must use their personal cell phones for work-related calls, Labor Code section 2802 requires the employer to reimburse them. Longer Answer with Practice Recommendations: An Employer Must Reimburse An Employee For The Employee’s Use Of A Personal Cell Phone For Work Related Duties.

What do employees say when they call in sick?

Employees say the darndest things when they call in sick. “A bear is in my yard and I’m afraid to leave my house” and “I’m not sure how the solar eclipse is going to affect me, so it may be safer to stay home” were among the least believable sick-day excuses heard by company managers polled in a recent survey by CareerBuilder.

What to do if an employee does not show for work?

Indicate that the employer has the right to terminate the employee, no matter how valuable he or she is, as a result of the missing time. Ask the employee to explain the no-shows. It may be a time scheduling concern or it may be due to a lack of motivation.

Is it legal for an employer to record an employee phone call?

Well, it depends on who owns the accounts and equipment and what the employer’s policies are. Here’s a breakdown. Employer Phones : Employers generally can monitor, listen in and record employee phone calls on employer owned phones and phone systems. This includes cell phones, voice mail and text messages provided to employees.

Can a company monitor a personal phone call?

Employers are allowed to monitor business telephone calls, but if the call is personal, the employer must hang up. Where this gets tricky is if your employer has told you not to use business phones for personal conversations, or you have given them consent to monitor all calls, then there is always a risk your personal calls may be monitored.

Can a employer see your work text messages?

Your employer would not have a right, absent a subpoena, to access your work text messages on your personal cell phone. But that is not an absolute answer. There are several exceptions: If you are involved in a lawsuit and you are served with proper discovery, your employer would likely get access.

When do employers ask for references but never call them?

I had a firm at the end of a lengthy interview process say they wanted to proceed to the next step and contact my references. I gave them all 3, called mine to say a phone call would be coming, and then the firm fell off the face of earth. No more contact, nothing to my references, just blank emptiness. Beyond frustrating and rude.