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In today’s world we cannot ignore that social media is a huge part of our everyday lives.  What you post is available for others to see.  Even if your social media accounts are private, your posts are available to be seen by your family, friends, and even coworkers once you’ve accepted or extended a “Friend Request.”

But, that’s my private life, right?  It can’t affect my employment, right?  Wrong.

Social Media and Applying for a Job

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Continue Reading Social Media and Employment – “But that’s private, right?”

We all know that the First Amendment gives us the right to free speech. But, when it comes to the First Amendment, what you don’t know can hurt you.

TRUE: The First Amendment allows people to express their views.

FALSE:  The First Amendment protects employees from termination.

First Amendment protection and job protection are not intertwined. 

Many private sector employees fail to realize that their right to free speech does not prevent employers from limiting that speech.  Freedom of speech in the workplace protects public sector (i.e., government) employees.

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Continue Reading Taking the First Amendment to Work: Can I really be fired for saying that? Private Sector Employees