1.What are some sources of privacy rights?

2.Explain the different types of claims that an individual might file that stem from an invasion of privacy under common law.

3.Define the terms notice and consent, and explain their relevance to a discussion relating to whether an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy at work.

4. Explain why an individual might have more privacy rights in her home than while at work.

5.Can an employer read through the messages in the work email accounts of his employees on a weekly basis to confirm the accounts are being used only for work purposes?

6.Do employees have privacy rights in their offices? Are there ways an employer can enhance or minimize these rights?

10.Linda works the evening shift at a bank, and her husband, Amador, calls the office one evening to speak with her. When Linda does not answer her phone, Amador calls Linda's supervisor, Herman, who is a close childhood friend of his. Herman informs Amador that Linda has not reported to work that evening, the evening before, and on several other evenings in the prior few weeks. As a result of this discussion, Amador learns that Linda was spending the evening with her ex-boyfriend; several days later, Amador commits suicide. Amador's family sues the bank for invasion of privacy, alleging that Herman did not have the right to inform Amador that Linda had not reported to work. Do you think the company can be held liable for invasion of privacy? Why or why not?

11.Pam owns a summer camp and is inspecting the cabins where the counselors and campers sleep in preparation for parent visitation day. During the inspection, Pam sees a picture of a nude model taped inside the door of a locker that belongs to Chris, a counselor, and she immediately terminates his employment. Do you think Pam's decision could subject her to liability for an invasion of privacy? Why or why not?

12.Janet decides to install video surveillance in every area of her restaurant so she can see how her wait staff interact with the customers and with one another. Do you think Janet's employees will have a viable invasion of privacy claim against her for engaging in this type of surveillance? How should she proceed to minimize their privacy expectations?

14. Could the owner of a country club require its receptionist to wear a uniform that includes pants even if the employee claims wearing the uniform is inconsistent with her religious beliefs? Why or why not?

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