Business Ethics: Do you think it is morally acceptable an employer to read his or her employee's e-mail?

Exploitation of company Internet and email was the single most widespread cause for punitive action within the State of Washington . The expenditure of exhausted hours and resources, not to mention the possibility for employees' online behavior to harm the company's character in the wider aspect, is encouraging many employers to accelerate the close watch of their staff. Not only has it become legal for employers to spy on their employees, but also it should be …

…and explains the parameters for monitoring is the best place to start. References www.pcadvisor.co.uk, "Special report: the limits to snooping." Wendy Brewer. 2001 "Employers Spy Warning." Evening News. June 2003 www.computercops.biz, "Employers increase monitoring of workers' Web usage." Laurie Willis. The Baltimore Sun. April 2003. www.publaw.com, The Publishing Law Center. Research: The Right to Privacy; The U.S. Constitutional Framework; Federal Statues; The State Framework; The Tort Framework; and Electronic Privacy.