Is it illegal for my employer to give out my home address to?

Ask a lawyer – it’s free! That is unusual. Normally all employee information such as address, phone number, etc. are kept confidential, unless you consent to it being made public to the other employees. I don’t think that it is “illegal” and I am questioning what your damages would be from them releasing that information?

Is there a right to privacy between coworkers?

But generally speaking, if the answers to these questions line up “properly,” disclosure and/or misuse of employee personal information by coworkers can give rise to personal liability to the impacted employees. Many states recognize a general right to privacy that can be enforced by one employee against another.

Can a coworker disclose personal information to an employee?

It also depends on the federal and state statutory laws and common laws that may apply. But generally speaking, if the answers to these questions line up “properly,” disclosure and/or misuse of employee personal information by coworkers can give rise to personal liability to the impacted employees.

Can a business use a personal home address?

However, this protection only applies if you keep your business and personal activities separate. Using a personal home address for a business could “pierce the corporate veil,” making you personally liable for business debts and obligations.

Is it illegal for your employer to prohibit you from talking to your co-workers?

Your boss may not want you and your co-workers to compare your salary or benefits, but they can’t prohibit it. Under the NLRA, any attempt to quash these discussions could be seen as an illegal attempt to prevent workers from organizing or unionizing.

Is it legal for employers to share personal information with other companies?

Employers routinely disclose employees’ personal information to other companies for business purposes, such as administering payroll and health benefits. This is perfectly lawful under Arizona law. Employees’ personal information, however, should be protected from inappropriate use or from being willfully re-disclosed without authorization.

What does it mean to be contacted by unknown co-worker?

This is not the only example of my being contacted by an unknown co-worker. Just the one that I remembered at the time I asked my question. Should probably clarify. “Inappropriate” doesn’t mean anything sinister. “Crosses the line/rude” would be a better descriptor. Carry on. I’m sorry I seem to have raised your defenses on this one.

What happens to your belongings when you leave a job?

Your employer should return anything that belongs to you when you leave your job, for example belongings kept in a locker or tools you provided. Sometimes an employer might refuse to give your belongings back, for example because they think you owe them money or are keeping their property.

How to solve property disputes when you leave a job?

Solving property disputes when you leave a job This advice applies to EnglandPrint When you leave your job you’ll need to give back anything that belongs to your employer.

What should I do if my employer passes on my personal information?

If the information is supplied you may be asked to pay a fee. If your personal data is factually inaccurate, you should write to your employer detailing the inaccuracies. Explain that information needs to be accurate under the Data Protection Act.

Is it legal for an employer to ask a former employee for personal information?

Under Arizona law, it is also lawful when requested as part of a reference check for employers to give prospective employers certain personal information about a former employee.

Can a former employer give a reference to a former employee?

State Laws on References and Statements By Former Employers. Many states regulate what an employer may say about a former employee—for example, when giving a reference to a prospective employer. In some states, employers may provide information about a former employee only with the employee’s consent.

Are there limits to what an employer can say about former employees?

Are there limits to what an employer can say about you? There are no federal laws restricting what information an employer can – or cannot – disclose about former employees.