Title: Law on Social Media Policies at Work | Justia
Headings: Social Media Policies
Social Media Policies
Employees Acting Together to Address Work Conditions on Social Media
On Your Own Time: Social Media

Content: Law on Social Media Policies at Work | Justia
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Social Media Policies
Increasing numbers of workers use social media on the job. If you use social media on employers’ computers or on your own device using the employer’s Wi-Fi network, you should be aware that you may not have a strong expectation of privacy. Your privacy interests are particularly compromised if your employer has an express policy in place regarding your expectation of privacy on work devices. Many employers scan social networks to see what their employees or job applicants are posting or to recruit new employees. A number of employers have asked employees to turn over their user names and passwords. Is this legal? It depends on your state. There are a few states that have enacted legislation to prevent employers from requesting passwords from employees, and other states have laws pending on this issue. Some employers believe that the use of sites such as LinkedIn or Facebook will allow them to search for employees with specific qualifications and recruit them. However, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has noted that the increased use of social media may have an impact on anti-discrimination laws.