Court Opinion

ID: 9615191
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-22 04:32:26.119482+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:03:43.158200
License: Public Domain

BISTLINE, Justice,
specially concurring.
The only reason for writing separately is to forecast the warm reception which will be given to Justice Boyle’s well thought out opinion which forthrightly informs the Commission that it simply is not acceptable to have a policy which is only for the sake of policy. In addition to the instant case, today’s opinion for the Court makes it plain that there are many other instances in which the presence of a tape recorder or impartial adviser would not adversely affect the interaction and communication between an employer and its employees, and could only serve to enhance the resolution of misunderstandings and disputes.
In this day and age it would be considered un-American to require any citizen of these United States to submit to an examination of their body or mind by a person in the hire of an adverse party, whether individual or corporate, and who cannot be expected to be overly careful of the examinee’s welfare and best interests. There is and can be no rational justification for examining any person as though that person is so much merchandise.
It is a matter of common understanding among civilized persons that even the most sophisticated feel squeamish, unprotected, and at risk when being examined as to mind and body without being accompanied by a close friend or relative, and where those are unavailable, then by at least having the comfort of a tape recorder. Even the average high school student whom I have known always preferred to be accompanied by a friend when making a trip to the principal’s office.