Here's an issue which has been all over my legal update emails from the Association of Corporate Counsel: the National Labor Relations Board is considering taking action against an employer allegedly having an social media, blogging, and internet posting policy which violates the National Labor Relations Act. Considering that social media, blog, and internet use by employees is still an evolving area of law, it would behoove general counsels and employment lawyers to pay close attention to Federal regulators' actions regarding issues in said area. Moreover, it would behoove business owners, managers, and HR personnel to consult appropriate counsel with questions about social media, blogging, and internet use policies.
In my experience, it usually pays to analyze potential problems before they become larger issues.
Disclaimer: this post is not intended to be legal advice. Rather, this post is intended to alert readers to potential legal issues which may need to be discussed with their attorneys. If you have a question about a legal issue, consult your own lawyer.
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