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Sullivan County committee debates proposed employee recording ban; unions and public raised concerns
Summary
Committee discussed a proposed county policy that would prohibit employees from recording other employees without consent; staff said unions provided feedback and counsel is reviewing the policy. Public commenters and some legislators said the policy was too broad and could block employees from documenting harassment or unsafe conditions.
The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee heard extended discussion about a proposed policy that would prohibit employees from recording other employees without "full knowledge and consent." County staff said the policy was drafted at the request of county leadership and that unions have provided feedback; the county's outside counsel is reviewing comments.
"No employee may record the conversation of another employee without his or her full knowledge and consent," a county staff member said while describing the proposed…
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