Employee photographs and fingerprints furnished to third parties

Lab. Code 1051
active

Makes it a misdemeanor to require employees or applicants, as a condition of employment, to be photographed or fingerprinted for the purpose of furnishing the images or prints to another employer or third party where they could be used to the worker's detriment. Often cited in biometric timekeeping cases.

Jurisdiction

California

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Enforcing Authority

Local prosecutors

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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