AboutMark C. Robins Expertise We can answer questions related to Investigative Consulting, in areas such as, Family Law, Insurance claims Investigations, crimnal defense investigations, Retail Investigations, Personal Injury Investigations. Only as these areas apply to the Province of Ontario
In operation for over 11 years, MCR Consultants work with clients in all areas of investigative consulting and paralegal issues. As more than Private Investigators, MCR Consultants are able to provide a far wider range of services to our clients.
Mark C. Robins, MCR, has worked in the investigation industry for over 25 years. With a background in criminology, psychology, and interrogation techniques, he is able to contribute to all phases involved in investigation and paralegal issues.
Mr. Robins' employment experiences range from overseeing the operation of an investigation and security firm with a staff of 200 to personally handling undercover investigations in the labour and hospitality industries.
Mr. Robins also has significant experience in running numerous training and educational seminars on topics such as corporate fraud, employment theft, and employment standards.
Organizations belong to Council of Private Investigators Ontario (CPIO)
National Association of Investigative Specialists (NAIS)
Association in Defense of the Wrongfully Convicted (AIDWYC)
Canadian Private Investigators' Resource Centre (CPIRC)
Expert: Mark C. Robins Date: 3/27/2007 Subject: video Surveillance in the workplace
Question I have some concerns about the practices of my employer. I am a general manager at a restauant in Alberta. Recently, my employer has installed "security cameras" throughout the workplace. Not one of these cameras are actually used to record the entering or exiting of customers and/or possible robbers. All of these cameras are directly situated over the actual work areas. To me, these are not "security cameras", these are worker "spying" cameras. In Ontario, I am aware of laws against this, and was wondering if, in fact, this was illegal in Alberta also. Can it really be that Albertas workers right can be infringed upon to this degree? Is this really for our security, or can this just be another possible way to repremand an employee? Please help me out with some info on this subject.
Answer It is not illegal to have cameras in the workplace except in change rooms and washrooms.
Today more and more companies are using cameras to monitor their staff.
If your concerns are more than this I recommend you contact an Alberta Lawyer.
You can get a free referral from
www.lawyerlocate.ca
