Social media sites have become the new “public square” where individuals share opinions and information about all types of political and societal events. Public sector employees, as much as anyone else, use social media to post viewpoints and to participate in public debate. Problems arise, however, when a public employee posts harsh, derogatory, defamatory, or
Government-Hosted Social Media – How To Avoid First Amendment Claims
This post was authored by David Urban.
Social media and the First Amendment is a fascinating and quickly-developing area of the law. All types of business organizations have a social media presence, for example, a Twitter page or Facebook account, and often on their own websites invite the public to comment. The same is
10 Things Employers And Employees Should Know About Social Media
This post was co-authored by Elizabeth Arce
The popularity of social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter have created new and unprecedented challenges for employers. The New York Times reported recently that even commanders in our Armed Forces have expressed concern about troops playing with iPhones and BlackBerrys when they should be working. Because
NLRB Case Involving Firing Over Facebook Post Settles
This week the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that a settlement has been reached in a closely watched case involving the firing of an ambulance service employee for posting negative comments about her supervisor on her Facebook page. This case created a buzz among employers throughout the nation. Given the prevalence of social