Safeguard Your Organization on Social Media: Compliance, Risks, and Best Practices for the Modern Workplace

Master Policies, Protect Reputations, and Prevent Legal Pitfalls—Expert Guidance Awaits!

Instructor :
Bob Oberstein

Webinar ID:
16624

Date: JAN 13, 2025 (MON)

Start Time: 10 AM PT - 11:30 AM PT

Duration: 90 Mins.

What you will learn

    • Understanding Social Media’s Role And Risks In The Workplace
    • Building Comprehensive Social Media Policies For Compliance And Productivity
    • Navigating Legal Requirements For Safe Social Media Policy Application
    • Applying Policies Across Unionized, Non-Unionized, Public, And Private Sectors
    • Key Legal Areas: NLRA, FLSA, Intellectual Property, And Privacy
    • Implementing Security, Moderation, And ….
    • Understanding Social Media’s Role And Risks In The Workplace
    • Building Comprehensive Social Media Policies For Compliance And Productivity
    • Navigating Legal Requirements For Safe Social Media Policy Application
    • Applying Policies Across Unionized, Non-Unionized, Public, And Private Sectors
    • Key Legal Areas: NLRA, FLSA, Intellectual Property, And Privacy
    • Implementing Security, Moderation, And Digital Privacy Best Practices
    • Defining Ownership And Enforcement Protocols For Social Media Accounts

Course Description

Social media in the workplace is more than a simple distraction—it’s a legal minefield and operational challenge that can jeopardize your organization’s reputation, compliance, and intellectual property.

Join our 90-minute webinar to uncover actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of workplace social media. This course is designed to help you build a robust, compliant framework that protects your organization and empowers employees.

What You’ll Learn:

    • Crafting Comprehensive Social Media Policies
      Ensure your policies are up-to-date and aligned with federal laws like the National Labor Relations Act, state labor laws, and FTC guidelines.
    • Safeguarding Employee Rights and Conduct
      Learn how to balance protecting employee First Amendment freedoms and confidentiality with enforcing compliance. Discover the importance of training employees on policy implementation to reduce misuse.
    • Intellectual Property and Legal Compliance
      Protect your trademarks, copyrights, and sensitive data. Explore how to stay compliant with laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act when using social media for recruitment.
    • Operational Best Practices
      Address critical issues like ownership of social media accounts and set up effective content takedown protocols to minimize risk when employees leave.
    • Recruitment and Social Media
      Use social media platforms ethically and legally to attract top talent while staying compliant with labor laws and ethical standards.

If you’ve ever wondered about the risks hidden in your social media policies or practices, this webinar will provide the answers and equip you with tools to safeguard your organization.

Register Now to stay ahead of social media challenges in the modern workplace!

Social media in the workplace is more than a simple distraction—it’s a legal minefield and operational challenge that can jeopardize your organization’s reputation, compliance, and intellectual property.

Join our 90-minute webinar to uncover actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of workplace social media. This course is designed to help you build a robust, compliant framework that protects your organization and empowers employees.

What You’ll Learn:

    • Crafting Comprehensive Social Media Policies
      Ensure your policies are up-to-date and aligned with federal laws like the National Labor Relations Act, state labor laws, and FTC guidelines.
    • Safeguarding Employee Rights and Conduct
      Learn how to balance protecting employee First Amendment freedoms and confidentiality with enforcing compliance. Discover the importance of training employees on policy implementation to reduce misuse.
    • Intellectual Property and Legal Compliance
      Protect your trademarks, copyrights, and sensitive data. Explore how to stay compliant with laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act when using social media for recruitment.
    • Operational Best Practices
      Address critical issues like ownership of social media accounts and set up effective content takedown protocols to minimize risk when employees leave.
    • Recruitment and Social Media
      Use social media platforms ethically and legally to attract top talent while staying compliant with labor laws and ethical standards.

If you’ve ever wondered about the risks hidden in your social media policies or practices, this webinar will provide the answers and equip you with tools to safeguard your organization.

Register Now to stay ahead of social media challenges in the modern workplace!

Why you should attend

Social media policies in the workplace may seem simple—encouraging professionalism, respect, and discretion—but beneath the surface, they are rife with legal and operational complexities.

Are you confident your policies can withstand scrutiny, or are you unknowingly leaving your organization exposed?

This 90-minute webinar is essential for anyone involved in drafting, implementing, or overseeing social media policies. It provides the critical knowledge and actionable strategies to address the growing challenges of workplace social media use.

Why You Need to Attend:

    • Avoid Costly Compliance Errors:
      Discover how seemingly innocent policies can violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and trigger allegations of Unfair Labor Practices, even in non-union workplaces.
    • Navigate Complex Legal Frameworks:
      Learn to avoid breaches of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, FTC guidelines, privacy laws, and other regulatory standards. Protect your organization from potential fines and reputational damage.
    • Master Policy Nuances:
      Develop social media policies that balance employee rights (e.g., First Amendment protections and privacy) with organizational needs.
    • Be Prepared for Social Media Crises:
      Equip your team with strategies to respond swiftly and legally to social media incidents that could escalate into public relations or legal crises.
    • Stay Ahead with Critical Updates:
      Understand the latest guidance from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and other regulatory bodies to keep your policies relevant and compliant.

This webinar is designed for HR professionals, compliance officers, managers, and legal advisors who are responsible for creating or enforcing workplace policies.

Don’t let outdated or insufficient policies expose your organization to risks. Empower yourself with the tools and knowledge to build a compliant and effective social media strategy.

Enroll Now to secure your spot and protect your organization in today’s fast-paced, digital workplace!

Social media policies in the workplace may seem simple—encouraging professionalism, respect, and discretion—but beneath the surface, they are rife with legal and operational complexities.

Are you confident your policies can withstand scrutiny, or are you unknowingly leaving your organization exposed?

This 90-minute webinar is essential for anyone involved in drafting, implementing, or overseeing social media policies. It provides the critical knowledge and actionable strategies to address the growing challenges of workplace social media use.

Why You Need to Attend:

    • Avoid Costly Compliance Errors:
      Discover how seemingly innocent policies can violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and trigger allegations of Unfair Labor Practices, even in non-union workplaces.
    • Navigate Complex Legal Frameworks:
      Learn to avoid breaches of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, FTC guidelines, privacy laws, and other regulatory standards. Protect your organization from potential fines and reputational damage.
    • Master Policy Nuances:
      Develop social media policies that balance employee rights (e.g., First Amendment protections and privacy) with organizational needs.
    • Be Prepared for Social Media Crises:
      Equip your team with strategies to respond swiftly and legally to social media incidents that could escalate into public relations or legal crises.
    • Stay Ahead with Critical Updates:
      Understand the latest guidance from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and other regulatory bodies to keep your policies relevant and compliant.

This webinar is designed for HR professionals, compliance officers, managers, and legal advisors who are responsible for creating or enforcing workplace policies.

Don’t let outdated or insufficient policies expose your organization to risks. Empower yourself with the tools and knowledge to build a compliant and effective social media strategy.

Enroll Now to secure your spot and protect your organization in today’s fast-paced, digital workplace!

Course Agenda

    • Understanding Social Media: Define the various types and applications of social media in a professional context.
    • Essential Social Media Policies: Explore the significance of having a robust social media policy and its impact on workplace dynamics.
    • Legal Compliance: Ensure your social media policy is in harmony with other organizational policies and legal requirements.
    • Social Media Across Different Work Environments: Discuss the application of social media policies in both unionized and non-unionized settings, including public and private sectors.

Key Legal Considerations:

    • First Amendment: Understand the implications of freedom of speech in relation to social media.
    • National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Examine how the NLRA influences social media policies.
    • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Consider the FLSA’s impact on social media practices.
    • Intellectual Property: Navigate issues related to copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
    • Right of Publicity: Address how social media interacts with the right of publicity laws.

Policy Crafting and Enforcement:

    • Policy Language: Compare the effectiveness of plain language versus legal jargon in policy drafting.
    • Moderation and Regulation: Develop effective blog and social media moderation policies.
    • Compliance with State Laws: Review relevant state statutes impacting social media use.
    • Security and Privacy: Manage social media account passwords and protect digital privacy.
    • Social Media Recruitment: Leverage social media for recruiting without legal pitfalls.
    • Digital Legacy: Define ownership and rights related to social media accounts and content post-employment.
    • Policy Enforcement: Create effective take-down policies and monitor social media activity to ensure compliance.

BONUS:

    1. PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
    2. Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
    3. Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email
    • Understanding Social Media: Define the various types and applications of social media in a professional context.
    • Essential Social Media Policies: Explore the significance of having a robust social media policy and its impact on workplace dynamics.
    • Legal Compliance: Ensure your social media policy is in harmony with other organizational policies and legal requirements.
    • Social Media Across Different Work Environments: Discuss the application of social media policies in both unionized and non-unionized settings, including public and private sectors.

Key Legal Considerations:

    • First Amendment: Understand the implications of freedom of speech in relation to social media.
    • National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Examine how the NLRA influences social media policies.
    • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Consider the FLSA’s impact on social media practices.
    • Intellectual Property: Navigate issues related to copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
    • Right of Publicity: Address how social media interacts with the right of publicity laws.

Policy Crafting and Enforcement:

    • Policy Language: Compare the effectiveness of plain language versus legal jargon in policy drafting.
    • Moderation and Regulation: Develop effective blog and social media moderation policies.
    • Compliance with State Laws: Review relevant state statutes impacting social media use.
    • Security and Privacy: Manage social media account passwords and protect digital privacy.
    • Social Media Recruitment: Leverage social media for recruiting without legal pitfalls.
    • Digital Legacy: Define ownership and rights related to social media accounts and content post-employment.
    • Policy Enforcement: Create effective take-down policies and monitor social media activity to ensure compliance.

BONUS:

    1. PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
    2. Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
    3. Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email

Who is this course for

Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!

    • Leaders Looking to Protect Their Team from Costly Social Media Missteps
    • Department Heads Focused on Building a Compliance-Driven Culture
    • Managers Wanting to Enhance Team Accountability and Professionalism
    • Training Directors Aiming to Create a Cohesive Social Media Compliance Program
    • HR Professionals Ensuring Employee Rights Are Protected and Policies Followed
    • Legal Advisors Focused on Preventing Compliance Issues Before They Arise
    • Compliance Officers Striving to Safeguard the Organization’s Reputation
    • Recruitment Specialists Leveraging Social Media for Hiring
    • Marketing and Communications Teams Needing to Balance Brand Image and Compliance

Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!

    • Leaders Looking to Protect Their Team from Costly Social Media Missteps
    • Department Heads Focused on Building a Compliance-Driven Culture
    • Managers Wanting to Enhance Team Accountability and Professionalism
    • Training Directors Aiming to Create a Cohesive Social Media Compliance Program
    • HR Professionals Ensuring Employee Rights Are Protected and Policies Followed
    • Legal Advisors Focused on Preventing Compliance Issues Before They Arise
    • Compliance Officers Striving to Safeguard the Organization’s Reputation
    • Recruitment Specialists Leveraging Social Media for Hiring
    • Marketing and Communications Teams Needing to Balance Brand Image and Compliance

Instructor Profile

Bob Oberstein is uniquely qualified with over 50 years of labor relations experience on both sides of the table in both the private and public sectors, where he conducted countless investigations. Bob also served as the Director of the Labor Management Relations program at Ottawa University in Phoenix, where he additionally acted as Ombudsman for all student, faculty, and staff complaints, often involving internal investigations. Bob has several ....

Bob Oberstein is uniquely qualified with over 50 years of labor relations experience on both sides of the table in both the private and public sectors, where he conducted countless investigations. Bob also served as the Director of the Labor Management Relations program at Ottawa University in Phoenix, where he additionally acted as Ombudsman for all student, faculty, and staff complaints, often involving internal investigations. Bob has several published articles to his credit, in addition to his arbitration awards, and has also been recognized in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.

Furthermore, Bob served on several boards, commissions, and panels where he participated in resolving or adjudicating a variety of workplace issues across multiple industries. In all these roles, as both mediator and arbitrator, Bob often reviewed investigations to determine their proper execution and merit.

Additionally, he has qualified as an MD-110 investigator for Title VII and other discrimination-related charges, and is a “Lifetime Certificate Holder” of the Association of Workplace Investigators. Moreover, Bob earned a Master of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law from Tulane University’s School of Law.

Bob continues to serve the labor management community and other groups as an Arbitrator, Mediator, Facilitator, Investigator, Trainer, and Educator. Further details about Bob’s unique qualifications can be found on his LinkedIn profile at Linkedin.com/in/boberstein.

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