California employers can have pre-announced search policies which permit them to search employee possessions and employee lockers on their premises. It is good practice (but not required by law) for the employer to have employees sign an acknowledgement that they have read and understand the policy. Such a policy should also be should be clearly established, understandable to the employee, and capable of fair administration. In the absence of such a policy, searches of places or items in which the employee would otherwise have an expectation of privacy can constitute a violation of the employee's rights.
If you believe that the searches were in violation of the policy, or if the policy is confusing such that you cannot understand when it applies, or that the person searching your property was doing so for an improper purpose (e.g., to steal valuables) and your employer failed to take appropriate remedial action, you should consult a local plaintiff-side employment lawyer about your situation.

