Social Media and Off-Duty Conduct: What Employers Need to Know

Like it or not, what an employee does outside of work can have a substantial impact on your company. Public arrests, disparaging Facebook posts, endorsing a competitor's product - not only can these things impact an employer's reputation and internal morale, but in some cases they may lead to legal liability. Employers continually struggle to find the balance between managing potentially damaging off-duty conduct and acting like "Big Brother." In this increasingly public, computer-centric world, there are steps an employer can take to protect itself without overstepping bounds into areas protected by employee privacy laws.

In this must-attend, complimentary breakfast briefing, Littler will help you navigate the complex area of regulating employee off-duty conduct and reducing its potential impact on your business. Employers will receive practical tips and advice on managing social networking activities, drafting effective policies to mitigate the impact of negative off-duty conduct, and handling risky romances as well as other off-work issues like an employee's arrest or drug use. We will also review what the courts are saying about this increasingly important area of the law and provide practical steps you can take now to minimize risk for your company.

Speakers will include shareholder Lori Alexander and associate Kristi Mackin from Littler's New Haven office.
 
Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

There is no charge for this program.

Questions? Please email Allison Weimer or call 617.378.6066.