Monthly Archives: October 2010

Social Media Advisor – That’s Why They Call It A Trend

Can employers rely on another court decision to obtain private passwords and user names from an employee bringing a lawsuit?

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Social Media Advisor – Background Checks The New-Fashioned Way

Should employers use social media to check an employee’s credit history?

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Social Media Advisor – When The Agency Comes Knock-, Knock-, Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door

What should employers do when a governmental agency comes knock-, knock-, knockin’ on heaven’s door?

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Social Media Advisor – Facebook As A Religious Sanctuary For Your Employees

What do employers do when a request for religious accommodation is based on participation in a Facebook group?

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Social Media Advisor – If You Can Run, You Still Can’t Hide

Can employers have a court compel an employee to show private postings, when public postings are already available?

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Social Media Employment Law Blog is devoted to the interplay between social media and employment law, an extremely topical and significant area of law for employers in this new technology era. Published and edited by Michael Schmidt, Vice Chair of the Labor & Employment Department, Mike concentrates in representing management in all facets of employment law and has been frequently quoted on employment law topics, and is regularly interviewed by trade publications and national journals for his opinions on legal trends.
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