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Crossing “Fu*ktard” Off The List Of Protected Phrases?

Can an employer be a “fu*ktard” and still maintain control over its workplace?

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A Court of Appeals Weighs In On Workplace Photography

Are employers supposed to just smile when employees take pictures in the workplace?

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Doing An About Face(book) At The NLRB?

Should employers be interested in the NLRB’s about face?

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A Court Rules On A Facebook Firing

Why should employers be interested in a Court’s ruling on a “Facebook firing”?

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Big Brother Continues To Patrol Employer Decisions

Has the NLRB made it easier for employers to see a bright-line rule?

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Another Social Media Lesson From Shirley Sherrod

What should employers remember about Shirley Sherrod?

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The Effect of a Cat’s Paw on Social Media and Employment Law

Why should employers now be concerned about a cat’s paw?

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A Final Update On The NLRB’s Facebook Firing Case

Why should employers hear what ultimately happened in the NLRB’s Facebook firing case?

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Sharing The Love On Twitter – Does Courtney Love Become Less Defamatory By Using Social Media?

What can employers take from the words of rocker Courtney Love?

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Privacy In The Face Of Search Warrants

What implications does a new MySpace class action lawsuit have for employers?

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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.
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