On-The-Job Rights and Conduct

Women employees possess many on-the-job rights, including rights of privacy. These privacy rights are sometimes violated by executives, security personnel, private investigators, and fellow workers. The law allows employees to recover damages under a variety of legal theories for unlawful interference into a woman's personal relationships and off-duty conduct, including suits for invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and wrongful discharge, among other causes of action. Areas such as personal appearance rules, romantic relationships with co-workers, and related subjects are typically protected by the U.S. Constitution. This chapter will discuss a variety of areas impacting female workers and will suggest strategies to overcome such problems.

A. Lie Detector Tests
B. Searches and Interrogations
C. Personal Appearance Rules
D. Office Romances
E. Legal Activities Off-Premises
F. Access to Records
G. Wiretapping and Eavesdropping
H. Right to Work in a Safe Environment
I. Right to Work in a Smoke-free Environment
J. Right to be Warned Before a Massive Layoff
K. Drugs and Alcohol Testing
L. Right to Apply for and Receive Workers' Compensation
M. Summary of Important Steps to Take While Working