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New Guidance on Social Media Policies leaves Employers Stumped

June 26, 2012 by Collins & Lacy, P.C.

In the latest report on social media issued by The National Labor and Relations Board (NLRB),  it argued that six of the seven companies studied violated at least in part the federal National Labor Relations Act with their social media policies. In the seventh case, the entire policy was found to be lawful.

Just as it has in the previous two reports that studied business’ social media policies, the NLRB said many social media policies offer “overly broad,” all-encompassing guidelines that are “unlawful,” and called for more specific examples.“Companies cry foul over new guidance on social media policies“ is an informative article from the Washington Times detailing the items in the report and the reaction from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).

Should you have any questions regarding the legality of your company’s social media policy, or would like help creating a policy, contact me at mpitts@collinsandlacy.com or 864-282-9100.
About Collins & Lacy, P.C.

Collins & Lacy is a statewide business defense firm in South Carolina that delivers legal representation for our clients through solid preparation, execution, and client-oriented service aimed at success. Located in the State’s capital city of Columbia, the firm represents local, regional and national clients in the areas of construction; hospitality/retail and entertainment law; insurance/bad faith; products liability; professional liability; commercial transportation; privacy, data management, and cybersecurity; mediation; and governmental affairs/issue advocacy.

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