I just found out that my HR rep recorded a phone call we had about an FMLA issue. When I asked to listen to it, they said I wasn’t allowed. I wasn’t told I was being recorded either. I’m in Wisconsin, which is a one-party consent state, but it still feels off. Is this legal? Anyone know how this works?
If it’s a company phone, they’re allowed to record without telling you, especially in a one-party consent state like Wisconsin.
Corey said:
If it’s a company phone, they’re allowed to record without telling you, especially in a one-party consent state like Wisconsin.
Wait, what’s a one-party consent state? Never heard of that before.
Corey said:
If it’s a company phone, they’re allowed to record without telling you, especially in a one-party consent state like Wisconsin.
It means only one person on the call needs to know it’s being recorded. In this case, your employer counts as that one person.
Yeah, if they used a business phone, they’re within their rights. It sucks, but it’s legal.
Sky said:
Yeah, if they used a business phone, they’re within their rights. It sucks, but it’s legal.
What about if I was on my personal phone at home? Does that change anything?
Sky said:
Yeah, if they used a business phone, they’re within their rights. It sucks, but it’s legal.
Sadly, no. If they’re using their business phone to call you, the recording is still legal under Wisconsin’s rules.
It feels invasive, but legally they’re allowed to deny you access to the recording. Privacy laws at work are weird.
Ren said:
It feels invasive, but legally they’re allowed to deny you access to the recording. Privacy laws at work are weird.
Can I at least request a copy of the recording, or is that a no-go too?
Ren said:
It feels invasive, but legally they’re allowed to deny you access to the recording. Privacy laws at work are weird.
You can ask, but they’re not required to share it with you. Depends on the company’s policies.
If they’re not taking any action against you based on the call, it might be best to let it go. Just document everything.
Rowan said:
If they’re not taking any action against you based on the call, it might be best to let it go. Just document everything.
Yeah, but what if they use it later? Should I be worried?
Rowan said:
If they’re not taking any action against you based on the call, it might be best to let it go. Just document everything.
It’s always good to stay prepared. If they use it against you, having records of everything will help your case.
If this starts to feel shady or they’re acting on the call’s content, it might be worth consulting a lawyer.
Kim said:
If this starts to feel shady or they’re acting on the call’s content, it might be worth consulting a lawyer.
Is it worth getting a lawyer just for this? Feels like overkill.
Kim said:
If this starts to feel shady or they’re acting on the call’s content, it might be worth consulting a lawyer.
If nothing’s happening yet, you’re probably fine. But if things escalate, a lawyer can help protect your rights.