Social Media and Employer Policies

Well-drafted electronic media/Internet policies can help protect businesses from problems associated with social media. These policies should address social media use and be part of an employee handbook.

Employer policies should discuss the appropriate and inappropriate uses of social media on company-provided equipment during work hours. The policies should cover the use of electronic devices, such as computers, laptops and smart phones, in the workplace. Be clear about what information may be accessed and when. Also, be clear about your monitoring practices. For example, an employee’s expectation of privacy will be diminished if you have