Blog Archives

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?

Tagged with:
Posted in Opinions

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?

Posted in Opinions

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?

Posted in Opinions

Social Media Advisor – Can A Former Prostitute Perform A Job For You?

Can a former prostitute perform a job for you?

Posted in Opinions

Social Media Advisor – Is Your Website Accessible To Individuals With Disabilities?

Why should employers make sure their websites conform to disability standards?

Posted in Opinions

Social Media Advisor – Not Your Parents’ Same Old Workers’ Comp System

Why is workers’ compensation law viewed as a guinea pig for social media use by employers?

Posted in Opinions

Social Media Advisor – Finding A Reason To Terminate An Employee After Already Terminating That Employee

How can employers find a reason for terminating an employee after already terminating that employee?

Tagged with:
Posted in Opinions

Social Media Advisor – The Need For Employer Vigilance With Privacy

What did Google do when ease of access to social media collided with ease of access to confidential information?

Posted in Opinions

Social Media Advisor – The Use of Social Media as a Lawsuit Tool

How can social media help employers involved in litigation with former employees?

Posted in Opinions

Social Media Advisor – The Means of Accessing Social Media are as Significant as what Employees are Accessing

Why should employers think twice before giving all employees a Blackberry?

Tagged with:
Posted in Opinions
About Social Media Employment Law Blog
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.
Cozen O’Connor Blogs