A survey was conducted on me by my supervisor?
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A survey was conducted on me by my supervisor?
My supervisor conducted a survey that she distributed to my subordinates in regards to my work performance. She did this without my knowledge. Her and my work relationship has been rocky but, to my knowledge, we were civil. Is the survey appropriate or legal? I’ve never heard of this being done unless it was company stated through an appropriate platform.
Asked on June 7, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unless conducting such a survey violated the terms of an employment contract or union agreement it was legal. The fact is that in an "at will" work relationship, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimnation). Accordingly, your supervisor's action appears to be perfectly permissable under the law.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unless conducting such a survey violated the terms of an employment contract or union agreement it was legal. The fact is that in an "at will" work relationship, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimnation). Accordingly, your supervisor's action appears to be perfectly permissable under the law.
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