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Employment and Social Media (Part 2): Employee social media privacy rights under the Stored Communications Act
This blog article is part of a series on Employment and Social Media. Part 1 covers the right of an employer to directly request an employee’s social media access information–such as user names and passwords–in order to gain direct access to their accounts for information; Part 2 covers the limitations imposed by the Stored Communications […]
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Employment and Social Media (Part 1): Can my employer request my personal social media user name and password?
This blog article is part of a series on Employment and Social Media. Part 1 covers the right of an employer to directly request an employee’s social media access information–such as user names and passwords–in order to gain direct access to their accounts for information; Part 2 covers the limitations imposed by the Stored Communications […]
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Volunteers
Some organizations benefit from the added help of volunteers, particularly during special campaigns such as fundraising drives or charitable community events. The volunteers also enjoy the spirit of giving and investing in the community. However, under some circumstances, volunteers can be regarded as “employees” who must be paid wages for their time. This situation may […]
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Interns and Trainees
Organizations can provide students with work opportunities that help them explore career interests and gain job skills. This experience can make them stand out and become more marketable at the time of securing employment. Internship programs can also serve as a recruitment vehicle for an employer, if properly implemented. Often, employers offer unpaid internships, usually […]
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