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Do actions by employers to combat employee theft infringe on rights to privacy?

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What types of action have been taken by employers to combat employee theft and do any of these security actions infringe on an employee's right to privacy? Explain and support your answer.

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This is a discussion on employee theft and security actions that may infringe upon the employee's right to privacy.

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There are several ways of preventing employee theft that does not require video cameras. You should always start with background checks during the hiring process on each employee that you present an offer to. Things that you would be looking for are criminal activities. Keeping track of your inventory and create a running log of expenses, ...

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