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Can you summarize 31 CTGS 48d?
Employment Regulation - Secs. 31-12 to 31-57aa > Employers engaged in electronic monitoring required to give prior notice to employees. Exceptions. Civil penalty.
Short Summary
This section of the General Statutes of Connecticut, specifically under the Employment Regulation, governs employers engaged in electronic monitoring. It applies to any person, firm, corporation, including the state and any political subdivision of the state, that has employees. The section defines key terms such as ’employer,’ ’employee,’ and ’electronic monitoring.’ Employers engaging in electronic monitoring are required to give prior written notice to all employees who may be affected, informing them of the types of monitoring that may occur. The notice should be posted in a conspicuous place readily available for viewing by employees. However, there are exceptions to this requirement. If an employer has reasonable grounds to believe that employees are engaged in conduct that violates the law, violates the legal rights of the employer or employees, or creates a hostile workplace environment, electronic monitoring may be conducted without prior written notice. Violation of the prior notice requirement may result in civil penalties imposed by the Labor Commissioner, with the maximum penalty being $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second offense, and $3,000 for the third and subsequent offenses. It is important to note that this section does not apply to criminal investigations, and any information obtained through electronic monitoring during a criminal investigation may be used in a disciplinary proceeding against an employee.
Whom does it apply to?
Employers and employees in Connecticut
What does it govern?
Employers engaged in electronic monitoring
What are exemptions?
Electronic monitoring for security purposes in common areas of the employer's premises held out for use by the public, or when prohibited by state or federal law
What are the Penalties?
Civil penalties: $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second offense, $3,000 for the third and subsequent offenses
Jurisdiction
Connecticut