by Jason Janoski and Alan L. Rupe, Kutak Rock LLP
Understanding employee privacy laws in Missouri is crucial for both employers and workers.
Our guide summarizes essential legal considerations, including common law invasion of privacy claims, electronic monitoring, video surveillance, microchip implantation, computer-related offenses, identity theft, data breach requirements, Social Security Number protections, criminal background checks, off-duty drug and alcohol use, genetic testing, personnel records, and service letter rules.
Stay informed to ensure compliance and protect privacy rights in the workplace.
In this guide, learn about:
- Common Law Invasion of Privacy
- Public Disclosure of Private Facts
- Statute of Limitations
- Employee Use of Communication Systems
- Telephone and Other Electronic Surveillance (Wiretapping)
- Email and Voicemail
- Video Surveillance
- Microchip Implantation Prohibited
- Computer Offenses
- Identity Theft
- Security Breaches
- Social Security Number Protection
- Criminal Record Checks
- Lie Detector or Polygraph Tests
- Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing
- Private Employment
- Medical Marijuana
- Genetic Testing
- Workplace Searches
- Employee Recordkeeping and Personnel Records
- Recording Meetings
- Generally
- Job References
- Service Letter Statute
- Blacklisting Prohibition
- Future Developments
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
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