Winemaker, you are incorrect about needing PI license for the MSC if an employment termination is contemplated. That may be the case in CA, and even in some others. However, I work regularly in 10-12 states (and sometimes more)where it is not. I do 400-500 cash integrity shops per year and in industries where more than half of the targets are unionized and have strong due process rights under their contracts. I know for a fact that union arbitration managers will, and do, decline to pursue arbitration when presented with multiple forms of evidence, including legally obtained video and audio. Even the very strong union protections afforded Amtrak employees will not protect them, but the shopper's reports, in those (Amtrak) instances, have to be followed up with internal investigations. Often attorneys and union arbitration reps advise the employee to accept separation in lieu of prosecution. In cases of bartenders, serving minors and or serving obviously inebriated customers, the managers will fire on the spot.
In addition, we are increasingly seeing intoxication and/or drug abuse that carries a very, very high risk for employers whose employees operate vehicles, control public transportation of any kind or are supposed to provide security services.
Finally the folks who do video at establishments that are pirating broadcasts of sporting events have some hair-raising tales to tell about personal security concerns. And, yes, they have to file certified affidavits along with the videos and, if necessary, be prepared to testify in court proceedings.
You also need to study up on the many, many states that have serious "at will" employment laws, where non-union employees really have no due process protections from termination unless their cases are the sort can be made in Federal, State or Local courts based upon discrimination statutes.
Disclosure: I hold a PhD in Industrial Relations and Labor Economics with a specialization on Employment and Training practices. I keep up with legal developments in all aspects of terms and conditions of employment.
Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/14/2017 09:33PM by walesmaven.