Legal Social Media At Work

In our personal lives, social media allows us to communicate freely with family and friends at any moment, and at work it allows us to provide better service, enhance our brand image, market our products and communicate conveniently with customers.

However, this powerful technology does not come without risk.

Posting can sometimes be a "dangerous" activity. Every piece of information shared on social media leaves a permanent record that is virtually impossible to erase. The potential to violate employment laws, improperly release information or cause brand damage is great. One post made in anger, ignorance or even by accident could result in a whole range of problems including legal headaches. Increasingly, attorneys are collecting social media records as part of litigation. The need for careful, considerate and legal use of social media has never been more important.

Legal Social Media at Work covers:

• Social Media posts are permanent
• Social Media is not private
• Harassment & Bullying
• Confidential Information
• Insider Trading
• Trade Secrets
• Overuse at Work
• Copyrighted Materials
• Defamation
• The consequences of inappropriate posts