Are employers allowed to delay request to view cameras in a theft incident?
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Are employers allowed to delay request to view cameras in a theft incident?
I’m a manager/Bartender and one evening my drawer was short $80. I know for a fact I was not at fault do to other employees knowing my code to get in the register and I am the employee that’s been there longer than anyone since they opened and in 2 years my drawer has never been short. I asked to view the surveillance cameras and the monitor to view is not working, they placed a call into tech support and it has now been a week without being able to view. Are they allowed to do this? They made my pay the 80 so they are at no loss and it seems like they don’t care. Do I have a right as an employee to view the cameras if I believe someone stole from me?
Asked on July 26, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You do not have a right to view the *employer's* cameras or videotapes unless and until there is a legal action and, in the course of that action, you use legal process, such as subpoena duces tecum (a subpoena requiring documents, phototapes, video, etc. to be provided). Only legal process can compel your employer to show you the tapes or footage.
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