In this space we have frequently discussed social media issues ranging from legal considerations in policy development, to employers’ legal and practical risks attendant to reviewing job applicants’ social media presence,
Prepare Now for Employee Disputes Over Ownership of Social Media Accounts
Who owns company LinkedIn or Twitter profiles/accounts, the employer or the employee?
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Maryland and Illinois Seek to Protect Employee Social Media Activity
Have you ever reviewed the Facebook or LinkedIn profile or other social media activity of an employee or applicant? How about requiring employees or applicants to provide access to social media activity as a condition of employment.
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Social Media For Universities and Colleges–Beyond Recruiting
In connection with its coverage of national signing day, ESPN.com recently highlighted that social media is increasingly being utilized by coaches to contact, recruit and gather information about players. For players, it’s a way to get recruited, control the message and interact with fans and other recruits at unprecedented levels. And, like in the workplace,
Second Social Media Report From NLRB Acting General Counsel
Second Social Media Report From NLRB Acting General Counsel
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Social Media Guide for Hospitals
The ECRI Institute recently published an excellent summary of key issues for hospitals concerning social media (registration required), a valuable read for any hospital administrator, risk manager or human resources director. ECRI reports that approximately 4,000 U.S. hospitals own social media sites and that number is sure to grow significantly. One of the reasons for this growth will likely be due in significant
Wall Street Journal Article Is Reminder to Employers Concerning NLRB Focus On Social Media
A Wall Street Journal article on December 2 discusses the National Labor Relations Board’s emergence into social media and non-union workplaces. For employers that have not looked at their policies and practices concerning employee activity in social media, this article serves as a good reminder.
Social Media and the Holidays
As the holidays approach, I am reminded of an employment law attorney I used to know who wrote a column about this time of year about holiday parties. He would warn Human Resources (“HR”) professionals to beware of sexual harassment issues as the punch flows and inhibitions dissipate at the annual office get-together. How things have
Unauthorized Employee Recommendations, References on Social Media May Put Employers at Risk
Employers are beginning to realize that their employees are sending or receiving recommendations on social media sites that are inconsistent with the employer’s policies, or worse, are false or fraudulent. They need to do something about it.
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The Social Media Manager/Guru/Wizard/Ninja/Diva
Have you hired a social media manager? A social media guru/w
izard/ninja/diva? Each of these
job "titles" are increasingly being used by companies to attract individuals who specialize in marketing a company’s brand and/or services in social media. A recent article in the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times highlights just how prevalent these job titles