Videotaping In The Workplace

Unless expressly authorized by the Human Resources Department, taking video in the workplace for personal, non-work-related purposes is prohibited. The type of device used to capture video is irrelevant as is the format in which the video is taken.

The nature of the activity captured on video is also relevant to whether it is permitted. Videotaping that discloses confidential company information and/or trade secrets, or that violates coworkers’ privacy, is prohibited and may result in discipline.

This policy does not restrict, and nothing in it should be interpreted to restrict, an employee’s rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act to discuss or document wages, hours, working conditions, or other terms and conditions of employment for the purpose of mutual aid or protection, or an employee’s right to document unsafe conditions, illegal conduct, or harassment for purposes of reporting to a government agency or seeking legal advice. Employees should also be aware that recording other people’s conversations may be subject to state consent laws (some states require the consent of all parties to a conversation before it may be recorded); employees are responsible for complying with applicable law when recording.

Any employee determined to have taken an unauthorized video in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including immediate discharge.