Common use of Employee Privacy Clause in Contracts

Employee Privacy. The parties acknowledge that bargaining unit employees work to serve the public interest and recognize that the citizens of Maryland have an expectation of transparency and accountability concerning public sector employees. AFSCME and the State recognize Bargaining unit employees retain rights to workplace privacy and agree to protect workplace privacy consistent with the current judicially recognized standards of workplace privacy for public sector employees. Furthermore, the State and AFSCME agree to negotiate over any employer proposed changes to working conditions affecting workplace privacy as enumerated below. The parties agree that surveillance equipment will not be installed in restrooms and locker rooms reserved for the exclusive use of employees. Video surveillance shall be employed solely for security purposes, including utilization of surveillance footage in the disciplinary process. The Employer is required to inform the Union prior to the installation of new video surveillance equipment with the capability to observe employee workstations.