Many employers monitor the e-mail their employees send and receive at work. The courts have held that this practice is legal:

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Courts have generally held that employers have the right to monitor emails sent and received by employees on company systems because these activities occur on company property and during company time, thus giving the employer a legitimate interest in overseeing this aspect of their operations.

Many Employers Monitor the E-Mail Their Employees Send and Receive