6 Ways Your Social Media Policy Breaks the Law (BenefitsPro)

In a report from the National Labor Relations Board, Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon indicates areas where parts of an employer's social media policy were breaking the law. That means employees cannot be prohibited from discussing wages and working conditions online. Employees do not have to avoid topics that might be objectionable or inflammatory. Employers can suggest employees work out grievances through internal procedures, but they are fully entitled to also air those grievances through alternative forums—including online. As embarrassing as it could be, employees can openly criticize the company based on labor policies and treatment of employees. Simply put, if it interferes with the rights of employees under the National Labor Relations Act, then it's unlawful.