Personal Items Found in an Inherited Desk: Jeffrey A. Dretler Provides Advice in April 12, 2010 “Job Doc” Column

Jeff responded to an inquiry concerning personal items found in a desk that had belonged to someone who recently took a senior role within the organization. Jeff discusses “reasonable expectations” of privacy, and that companies can and should address those expectations by creating policies and communicating them in writing.  According to Jeff, “ an employer may reduce the reasonable expectation of privacy by publishing written policies prohibiting or discouraging employees from storing personal material in these locations and warning employees in advance that these areas may be searched.”

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