Nanny awarded damages for secret recording by her employer
September 23, 2024
A 28-year-old nanny from Colombia will receive $2.78 million in damages from her former employer who secretly recorded her with a hidden camera. She discovered the camera in a smoke detector three weeks after starting her job. The court ruled that her employer must pay $780,000 for emotional distress and an additional $2 million on his own. The case raises concerns about privacy in the workplace.