Social Media

Once considered on the fringes of the Internet, social media websites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter now play a major role in how many people use the Web in their day-to-day lives.

Whatever your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter, you should be concerned about how social media can affect your business. For example, one of your employees could be on a social media website right now, and what that employee says or does could impact your business or employee relations.

Though you may want to use social media websites to advertise or market products and services, how social media sites are used can cause problems in the workplace. ​​​​​​​​

  • Social Media and the NLRB

    Social Media and the NLRBEmployers need to be aware that certain sections of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) may affect their social media policies, even in nonunion settings.  More »

    Read about new 2012 regulatory agency action.​
  • Social Media, Hiring and Discrimination

    Social Media, Hiring and DiscriminationMore and more employers make hiring decisions based on what they find online.  More »

  • Social Media and Employee Discipline

    Social Media and Employee DisciplineEmployees often talk about work after hours.  More »

  • Social Media and Employer Policies

    Social Media and Employer PoliciesEmployers who wish to protect their business from problems associated with social media should create clear electronic media policies. These policies should include a discussion regarding social media use and should be part of an employee handbook.  More »

  • Social Media and Privacy

    Social Media and PrivacyCalifornia law broadly prevents employers from intruding into employees’ legal off duty conduct.  More »

  • Social Media and Harassment

    Social Media and HarassmentSocial media gives employees another way to harass co-workers.  More »

  • Social Media and Marketing

    Social Media and MarketingLate in 2009, the Federal Trade Commission announced changes to the FTC’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.  More »