This session will review how employers and organizations can navigate challenging issues regarding employee privacy, political speech, and social media. In today’s increasingly digital workplace, it is critical to understand the rights of employees and balance that against the rights of employers to monitor employee activities for lawful and legitimate reasons.
Topics covered:
- Privacy rights of private employees under federal and state law
- Tort and common laws protections for workplace privacy
- Curbing speech that constitutes harassment
- Understanding when speech constitutes protected concerted activity under the National Labor Relations Act
- Best practices for employers concerning social media
- Monitoring employee communications and activities legally and ethically
- Creating effective workplace policies regarding employee privacy and speech
Location: On-site or virtual
Length: 60-90 minutes
KSB Law can assist Employers with updating policies and practices in the areas covered in this Training. Modifications to the training session can be made to meet the employer’s priorities.
