We have all seen the headlines about social media sites such as Twitter, MySpace and Facebook becoming integral parts of the social and professional lives of most of today's work force.
As these sites continue to move toward becoming indispensable business tools for employees and employers, it becomes imperative for businesses to examine their potential risks and to safeguard against those risks.
For example, searching social media sites can reveal attitudes and/or behaviors in applicants or current employees that do not fit well with an employer's core values. In addition, poor conduct or other indicators that represent potential liability for employers could be the deciding factor when it comes to hiring.
However, many laws protect applicants and employees, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the Stored Communications Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Federal Trade Commission Regulations
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Source: pressherald.com
By: Melinda J. Caterine
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