Can You Terminate An Employee For Facebook Posts Criticizing Your Company?
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Disciplining an employee for social media posts criticizing a company can be a tricky area to navigate from a legal standpoint. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been aggressive in terms of ordering the reinstatement of workers terminated for posting comments online regarding their terms and conditions of employment, including comments that are critical of their employers. A recent advice memo from the agency shows this remains an area where companies are getting tripped up.
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