Author: Stephen D. Hans & Associates, P.C.:: Stephen Hans
As case law catches up with social media technology, more information becomes available to develop sound business practices. A recent report by Bloomberg BNA (http://www.bna.com/nlrbs-solomon-tackles-n12884909814/) unveils worthwhile policies described by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Acting General Counsel, Lafe E. Solomon. The report focused on unfair labor practices that limit employees’ abilities to exercise their federal labor law guaranteed rights.
Mr. Solomon addressed large company business practices ─ Target, Walmart, and General Motors, to name a few. When reviewing the language used in employee handbooks and policies, he found:
- Overbroad confidentiality rules
- Unlawful reporting requirements
- Unlawful attempts to monitor tone or online communications content
- Legitimate bullying bans
- Vague rules that violated rights
- Valid rules restricting statements made in the employer’s name
- Rules that violated employees’ rights to seek help from third parties regarding their working conditions
- Valid rules prohibiting discrimination Read More
If you have questions about employment policy for social media, contact Stephen Hans at Stephen D. Hans & Associates, P.C. Stephen is an accomplished New York employment defense law attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience. He can help you with small and middle-sized business issues.