Audio recording of correctional officers used in investigation of misconduct
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Can an employer use covert surveillance data to investigate employee misconduct and justify dismissal? According to a Nova Scotia arbitrator, the answer is yes – as long as the data isn’t what prompted the investigation and disciplinary action.