Fire that Tweet! HR’s Role in Social Media

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0:15 - Today on This Week at Work: What is HR’s Role in Social Media? How far can you stretch online to protect your reputation? Is it your job to sniff out posts of abuse or safety and security concerns? The topic can be overwhelming, but stick around until the end, and if Phil and Burt don’t make you smile, drop us a note and we’ll make it right!

Lawyer on the Clock:

 

4:44 - The Department of Labor has at least 52,644 comments to comb through regarding a new proposed rule on independent contractor classification. 

 

7:40 - National Labor Relations Board news. The NLRB has a new weapon in its arsenal for going after employers and to discourage unfair labor practice charges. Plus, the NLRB also has proposed rule changes that are going to make union organizing a little bit easier.

 

11:35 - News Year, New Laws in Illinois, including expanding the protections afforded under what was called the Child Bereavement Leave Act, and broadening the scope of the Illinois Human Rights Act.

 

Philburt’s Phorum: 

 

16:51 - Fun with social media memes. 

 

The Employer’s Lounge

 

19:15 - Poll results: What is your number one concern related to social media and the workplace?

 

22:45 - Employer rights when it comes to social media.

 

24:33 - Question from Paul: Am I obligated to investigate a questionable post brought to me by an employee about another employee? In other words, what do I want to know versus what I need to know?

 

28:50 - Burt’s rule of thumb: If you are a supervisory employee, a managerial level employee, do not be friends with your subordinate employees on social media.

 

Host(s): 

Phil Brandt, President and CEO of AAIM Employers’ Association

Burton Garland, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins