Social media is unregulated: Anyone can post anything at any time, and no regulatory agency can stop them. Only the social media companies themselves can control what’s posted, and even then, all they can do is remove a post after it’s public and the damage is done. It’s natural to think that you cannot have […]
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Before You Look Up a Job Applicant on Social Media…
Googling someone’s name is no big deal, unless that someone happens to be applying for a job at your company. Checking a job applicant’s Facebook page or Instagram account comes with hidden legal liabilities that many businesses may not realize. The problem is once you’ve seen information about an applicant it would be hard to […]
Can You Prohibit Employees from Bad-mouthing Your Company on Social Media?
Facebook burst on the scene 13 years ago, and among the many changes it has ushered in are how to regulate its use in the workplace. It plays a role in everything from protecting intellectual property to making sure your employees are doing their job and not playing around on their devices. At NJBIA’s recent […]