Title: Social Media Policies in the Workplace | The Labor Dish
Headings: Social Media Policies in the Workplace
Social Media Policies in the Workplace
Sample Social Media Policy
WELCOME TO THE EDITORIAL BOARD DEBATE ON SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES

Content: This is an ever-increasing area of litigation. In a series of recent decisions, the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) has found social media policies unlawful because those interfere with employees’ rights to act collectively. It has found employers in violation for policies that
prohibit posts that are inaccurate or misleading or that contain offensive, demeaning or inappropriate remarks; prohibit posts discussing non-public information, confidential information, and legal matters; threaten employees with discipline or criminal prosecution for failing to report violations of an unlawful social media policy; prohibit the use of the employer’s logos or trademarks; discourage employees from “friending” co-workers; prohibit online discussion with government agencies concerning the company; and
prohibit employees from making statements that are detrimental, disparaging or defamatory to the employer or discussing workplace dissatisfaction. Beyond the content of social media posts, there is also the loss of work time.