How Social Networking Policies Violate Employee Rights?

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How Social Networking Policies Violate Employee
Rights?
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The majority of people on the planet have some
type of social media account. Whether it is
Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, these accounts
are personal and can be used for pure
entertainment or business. Even though most of
these people have no idea how social media works,
they post pictures, posts, tweets, videos, and
share links on a daily basis. But did you know
that some social networking policies can violate
your rights as an employee? Here are some reasons
that will make you question your social network
accounts privacy, and the main reasons why your
social media accounts could jeopardize your
rights as an employee.
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You are Being Watched
Even though you may believe that the only people
who can see your posts and read your profile
description are your friends, the statistics say
otherwise. There are many companies out there
that monitor and screen their employees. What if
you have images of you and your friends smoking
marijuana, or what if you received an injury and
filed for workers compensation benefits, but were
tagged in a video playing football with your
friends? All of these things could affect your
privacy and your employment rights. You may end
up losing your job in the process and getting
fired for the wrong reasons. Speak with wrongful
termination attorney in Los Angeles CA as soon as
you are terminated for something that was on your
social media account, which resulted in you
losing your job.
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Social Media Screening

• It is very common for employers in California to
  screen their employees before hiring them, or
  checking them regularly while having them
  employed. However, in California, it is illegal
  to ask for an employees social media screen name.

• According to the statistics, about 60 percent of
  all employers engage in such unlawful social
  media screening. This is against the law, and
  against privacy rules.

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If you are approached by your employer and asked
a specific question about something in your
private life, something that your employer could
not have known without checking your background
and your social media accounts, and if that
specific question ends up being the reason for
your termination, you should immediately contact
a Los Angeles wrongful termination attorney and
seek legal help and representation. Do not
hesitate to ask for help you may not even be
aware of your rights at the time. The initial
consultation is free of charge, and you can walk
away with precious knowledge.
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Conclusion
Social media is an important tool for attracting
and spreading your business, but it can also be a
way of breaching ones privacy. If anything you
have posted or shared in the past affects your
current employment, you should be aware that you
may be a victim of wrongful termination.
Immediately get in touch with attorneys and seek
their legal representation and help in filing a
wrongful termination claim. In the meantime, be
careful of what you post on social media, and
know that everything you post CAN and WILL be
used against you.
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