It seems inevitable in today’s digital world that employers will sometimes discover that an employee has posted inappropriate statements or other inappropriate content on social media. The employer must then decide how to respond. Although the desired level of discipline will vary depending on the severity of the content, some statements are so egregious that … Continue reading
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Glossary of US Laws
The following non-exhaustive list of state, federal, and foreign statutes may apply to social media issues. Anti-SLAPP (U.S. state law) – provides protection against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (“SLAPP”). See our posts on anti-SLAPP. Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) – U.S. federal law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. See our posts on ADA. Canada’s Anti-Spam … Continue reading
Employer potentially liable for disability discrimina-tion after facebook comment
Posted in Social media policiesOn June 23, 2014, in Shoun v. Best Formed Plastics, a federal judge declined to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the plaintiff’s former employer, Best Formed Plastics, violated the Americans With Disabilities Act after it wrongfully disclosed his confidential medical information via a Facebook post. While employed at Best, the plaintiff, George Shoun, spent several … Continue reading
Worldwide Glossary of law
Norton Rose Fulbright’s Social Media Bulletin is proud to offer a worldwide Glossary of Law describing various statutes involved in social media issues. The Glossary includes links to our respective blog posts on the statutes. Anti-SLAPP Americans With Disabilities Act Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation … Continue reading Glossary of US Laws Advertising Standards of Canada Code … Continue reading
