Georgia man sues former boss after butt dial costs him his job
So once again we need to review the four rules:
1. Phones are always listening.
2. Never keep any contacts in your phone for whom you are not willing to share secrets that can destroy your life.
3. Keep your finger (or your butt) off of the send button until you really sure you want to call/text.
4. Be sure of the recipient.
James Stephens and his wife were at home one night complaining about his boss who overheard because James had pocket dialed him. The next day, James says he was given a choice: resign or be fired. He resigned. Now, he and his wife are suing, claiming that eavesdropping was illegal.
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A state judge now has to decide whether Coan was acting in his official capacity as a state supervisor and therefore deserves immunity. If the judge rules this was a case of one private person eavesdropping on another, then this case moves forward.
So once again we need to review the four rules:
1. Phones are always listening.
2. Never keep any contacts in your phone for whom you are not willing to share secrets that can destroy your life.
3. Keep your finger (or your butt) off of the send button until you really sure you want to call/text.
4. Be sure of the recipient.