Asked by Rahaf Aldabain on Apr 26, 2024
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The top management at Lion Manufacturers decides to search its employees on the job. However, Rajat, Lion's HR manager, believes that it could generate privacy issues. Which condition would strengthen Rajat's belief and maximize the likelihood of a lawsuit?
A) if the search is done after asking for the employees' consent
B) if the search policy is publicized and applied and carried out consistently
C) if the search includes random legal and permissible searches of desks, lockers, and toolboxes
D) if the search is a random check, and it is clarified that no one has been accused of misdeeds
E) if the search involves communications, such as e-mails, that are searched without probable cause
Privacy Issues
Concerns related to the protection and handling of personal information and the implications on individual privacy.
Probable Cause
A reasonable basis, rooted in facts and evidence, for believing that a crime has been committed or that certain property is connected to a crime.
- Recognize the importance of protecting employee privacy during workplace investigations and searches.
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Emily MohrmannMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Searching employees' communications without probable cause violates their privacy rights and could lead to a lawsuit. Option A would not strengthen Rajat's belief as it suggests that employees have given their consent, which could be coerced or not freely given. Option B would help to ensure consistency, but it does not address the privacy concerns. Option C suggests legal and permissible searches, but it could still violate employees' privacy rights. Option D seems fair, but it does not address the privacy concerns.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of protecting employee privacy during workplace investigations and searches.
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