Many states in the U.S. provide their employees with the right to privacy in the workplace. This employee law applies to the personal possessions, purses or backpacks, storage lockers available by the employee, and envelopes addressed only to them. Employees are also given the right to privacy during their telephone conversations. When using the employer's computer, employees lose some of their rights to privacy especially in regards to e-mail and Internet browsing. As an employer, you will have to follow a whole slew of laws that regulate your relationship with your employees, which is why it is in your best interests to seek a qualified professional.