Mastering Workplace Social Media: Risks, Compliance, and Best Practices to Safeguard Your Organization
Can Your Social Media Strategy Survive a Legal Audit?
Instructor :
Bob Oberstein
Webinar ID:
16624
Date: SEP 18, 2024 (WED)
Start Time: 10 AM PT - 11:30 AM PT
Duration: 90 Mins.
What you will learn
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- Define Various Types And Uses Of Professional Social Media.
- Importance Of Robust, Compliant Workplace Social Media Policies.
- Align Social Media Policy With Legal And Organizational Requirements.
- Apply Policies Across Unionized, Non-Unionized, And All Sectors..
- Address First Amendment, NLRA, FLSA, And ….
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- Define Various Types And Uses Of Professional Social Media.
- Importance Of Robust, Compliant Workplace Social Media Policies.
- Align Social Media Policy With Legal And Organizational Requirements.
- Apply Policies Across Unionized, Non-Unionized, And All Sectors..
- Address First Amendment, NLRA, FLSA, And Publicity Rights Concerns.
- Discuss Intellectual Property Issues: Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets.
- Draft Clear Social Media Policies Using Plain Versus Legal Language.
- Manage Social Media Recruitment, Password Security, And Digital Legacy.
- Create And Enforce Moderation, Take-Down, And Monitoring Policies
Why you should attend
Social media policies in the workplace may appear straightforward—requiring employees to be respectful, professional, and discreet. However, the simplicity of these policies can be deceptive.
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- Are you navigating the minefield of social media compliance confidently, or are you just one post away from a PR disaster?
- How well does your policy integrate the nuances of the First Amendment and employee privacy?
- Is your team prepared to handle social media crises swiftly and legally?
This webinar is essential for understanding the complexities and legal pitfalls of social media use:
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- Common Policy Missteps: Policies often mandate professionalism and confidentiality, but the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) might view such mandates as Unfair Labor Practices—even in non-union settings. We’ll discuss how seemingly benign requirements can conflict with labor laws.
- Broad Legal Implications: A single error in social media policy enforcement can lead to violations of multiple legal frameworks, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Federal Trade Commission regulations, state and local laws, and privacy statutes.
- Preventive Strategies: Learn how to craft policies that respect employee rights while safeguarding your organization’s interests. We’ll provide insights into the legal nuances of social media in the workplace and effective compliance strategies.
- Critical Updates: Stay informed about the latest guidance from the National Labor Relations Board and other regulatory bodies to ensure your social media policies are both effective and lawful.
Attending this webinar is crucial for anyone responsible for drafting, implementing, or overseeing social media and related policies in the workplace.
Ensure your organization remains compliant and protected in this rapidly evolving legal landscape.
Enroll Now!
Social media policies in the workplace may appear straightforward—requiring employees to be respectful, professional, and discreet. However, the simplicity of these policies can be deceptive.
-
- Are you navigating the minefield of social media compliance confidently, or are you just one post away from a PR disaster?
- How well does your policy integrate the nuances of the First Amendment and employee privacy?
- Is your team prepared to handle social media crises swiftly and legally?
This webinar is essential for understanding the complexities and legal pitfalls of social media use:
-
- Common Policy Missteps: Policies often mandate professionalism and confidentiality, but the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) might view such mandates as Unfair Labor Practices—even in non-union settings. We’ll discuss how seemingly benign requirements can conflict with labor laws.
- Broad Legal Implications: A single error in social media policy enforcement can lead to violations of multiple legal frameworks, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Federal Trade Commission regulations, state and local laws, and privacy statutes.
- Preventive Strategies: Learn how to craft policies that respect employee rights while safeguarding your organization’s interests. We’ll provide insights into the legal nuances of social media in the workplace and effective compliance strategies.
- Critical Updates: Stay informed about the latest guidance from the National Labor Relations Board and other regulatory bodies to ensure your social media policies are both effective and lawful.
Attending this webinar is crucial for anyone responsible for drafting, implementing, or overseeing social media and related policies in the workplace.
Ensure your organization remains compliant and protected in this rapidly evolving legal landscape.
Enroll Now!
Course Agenda
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
- Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
- Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email
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- 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:
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- PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
- Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
- 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!
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- Human Resources Manager
- Compliance Officer
- Corporate Counsel
- Social Media Manager
- Employee Relations Specialist
- Talent Acquisition Manager
- Chief Operating Officer
- IT Security Manager
- Labor Relations Specialist
Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!
-
- Human Resources Manager
- Compliance Officer
- Corporate Counsel
- Social Media Manager
- Employee Relations Specialist
- Talent Acquisition Manager
- Chief Operating Officer
- IT Security Manager
- Labor Relations Specialist
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 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.
