When is it ok for the boss to spy on you at work?
Toronto’s public school board hid a camera in the office of a principal suspected of misconduct, putting him under surveillance for “months” before a caretaker found the device in a clock, says the Ontario Principals’ Council in an email to all Toronto administrators.
What are an employer and employee’s rights where surveillance at work is concerned? Lior Samfiru, Toronto employment lawyer and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined CBC Radio to discuss workplace rights and take calls from listeners.
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Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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