If they contributed in buying the cellphone, then the employer is permitted to inspect the text messages. Thus, it is yes!
This is true because they all have the equal right to make use of the cellphone.
Who is an employer?
An employer refers to a person or an organisation that actually employs or hire other individuals in order to engage them in a job activity. The employer's responsibility is to ensure the employees are properly paid when due and employees are expected to perform their duties.
We can see that if the employer and employee split the expense of a cell phone, both the employer and employee are permitted to inspect the text messages because both own the cell phone.
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