Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

recording meetings

An employee remixed a recording of a staff meeting by taking the manager's words out of context and setting them to music. We want to fire the employee. Was the employee's action illegal or simply unethical?


Asked on 7/07/09, 7:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

Re: recording meetings

It was not illegal in terms of breaking a law and ethics is a matter of perspective. Absent contractual, company policy or manuals stating to the contrary or collective bargaining agreements, or descrimination, Illinois is an employment at will state, you can probably fire him anyway. You should contact counsel to review the entire situation.

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Answered on 7/08/09, 8:24 am


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