Social media usage remains ubiquitous in 2024, and a recent trend sees the increased use of social media by employees to document their experiences with layoffs and disciplinary actions in the workplace. ...more
7/17/2024
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Breach of Contract ,
Civil Liability ,
Criminal Liability ,
Digital Communications ,
Disciplinary Proceedings ,
Electronic Communications ,
Jurisdiction ,
Layoffs ,
Mobile Devices ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Protected Activity ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Section 7 ,
Social Networks ,
State Labor Laws ,
Video Recordings ,
Wiretapping
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