Social media is a relatively new field, and the law is just beginning to catch up with all the issues that are being raised for businesses.
Here’s a quick checklist of concerns. It’s by no means exhaustive, which is why a thorough legal review of a company’s social media practices is always a good idea.
Do you look at employees’ (or job applicants’) personal social media accounts? These days, many employers want to keep tabs on their workers’ social media presence. Employers want to get out ahead of problems, such as employees bad-mouthing the company on Twitter or posting confidential information on Facebook.