Social Media has become a huge part in the daily lives of humans for the past 10-15 years. Not only is social media used for entertainment, but these platforms are also crucial for small businesses and large corporations. Businesses will most likely decline or fail completely without a social media presence. Many brands will useContinue reading “Social Media Policy: Pros and Cons of Moderating Comments”
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Fired for a TikTok? When Airline Social Media Policies Clash with Employee Rights
Nelle Diala, a flight attendant, was fired by Alaska Airlines after posting a lighthearted dancing TikTok in uniform. Despite her claims of harmless fun, the airline cited violation of social media policy. The case raises questions about employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act and the balance between personal expression and company policies.
Navigating the Digital Town Square: Crafting a Social Media Policy for Effective Content Moderation
The digital space serves as a crucial communication platform but can be prone to disruptions. A strong social media policy outlines respectful conduct, prohibits hate speech and harassment, and encourages accurate information sharing. Prioritizing safety, it safeguards personal data while fostering a constructive community. Such policies empower users and promote a healthier online environment.
Why Social Media Etiquette Matters
Social media plays a significant role in our personal and professional lives today. With increased connectivity comes the risk of public mistakes. Lasting repercussions can come from just one unfortunate post, especially in the workplace. It is essential to learn from these mistakes, maintain a positive reputation, and maintain a healthy work environment. This articleContinue reading “Why Social Media Etiquette Matters”
How to Avoid Problematic Content in an Era of “Cancel Culture”
In today’s digital age, the phenomenon of cancel culture
has made it increasingly important for companies to outline clear policies when it comes to social media expectations. Knowing how to create a strong social media policy is vital for long lasting company success.
Lawsuit following the termination of a Maryland employee for a social media post.
Employee Arthur “Mac” Love with the Maryland government was fired for a controversial social media post. The question is did the company wrongfully fire him? The post was on Loves’ personal Facebook account. He constructed comments as well as posted memes that sympathized and supported the case of Kyle Rittenhouse. Kyle Rittenhouse case was aContinue reading “Lawsuit following the termination of a Maryland employee for a social media post.”
Social media policies, are they legit?
When starting a new job or opening a new social media account, everyone skips the fine print at the bottom on the page. Right? Well if you are one of the people that skips the tiny print, you might want to think again before agreeing to anything. What is a Social Media Policy? A socialContinue reading “Social media policies, are they legit?”
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