Can an employer force and employee to send their picture out to customers?

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The company I work for is saying we have to send out picture out to customers (some that we never even spoke to or heard of).  I told them I am not comfortable doing this.  I was never told this when I took the job six years ago, this i something new.  Can they force you to do something so personal like that?

Patrick B · Answer

They're not "forcing" you to do anything. They're making it a requirement of the job, which is perfectly legal. You have the choice to do it, or to find a new job.

Forcing you would be holding you down against your will, taking the picture and sending it out without you being given a choice.

? · Answer

Yep.  It's a picture of you.  What you look like isn't a secret.  Thousands of people see your face every day.  You probably have a Facebook page, right?  Same thing.

Libraryanna · Answer

Sure. Not sure how a picture is personal. If you were interacting with customers in real life they would know what you look like. They are just trying to personalize it.

Neil · Answer

No, they can''t force you.

Neither can you force them to continue to employ you.

Maxi · Answer

It is a new requirement in your job, no different to photos and names on a board at a front reception, or on the company website....... no one is forcing you, you can always refuse, find yourself another job and leave

Anonymous · Answer

They are not forcing you. They are requiring you to do so.  You can say no. You can also be fired.

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