Question

In this activity, you’ll research incidents in which employers disciplined employees for not using social media responsibly. You’ll study why employers disciplined these employees and how company social media policies influenced the action taken against them. You’ll also create a list of five social media usage rules that you think all workers must follow. Finally, you’ll write about how you’ll avoid risky behaviors when using social media. Part A Conduct an Internet search and research at least three instances in which employers disciplined (or fired) employees (who were not at work during the time of posting) for an inappropriate social media posting. Briefly discuss the three instances and explain why the employer fired or punished the employee and how the social media post was inappropriate.

Answer 1

Answer:

in sum, an employer can terminate an employee for posting about individual gripes, but there can be a fine line between an individual complaint and attempt at concerted activity. Employers should consult with counsel before terminating or disciplining an employee for posting about work-related activity.