HR Learning Center: Blog

FACEBOOK FIRING, TWITTER NEXT?

Posted by Melissa Fleischer, Esq. on May 19th 2015

You may remember that recently an employee was fired from her job for her CT employer AMR for posting negative information about her supervisor on her Facebook page.  The case received notoriety … read more

CAN I FIRE AN EMPLOYEE FOR STATEMENTS MADE ON FACEBOOK?

Posted by Melissa Fleischer, Esq. on Feb 6th 2011

Have you ever wondered whether you can fire an employee for what they say to their friends on Facebook?  The answer might surprise you. What do you need to know before you fire an employee f … read more

A LEGAL LANDMINE: PRIVACY ISSUES IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Posted by Melissa Fleischer, Esq. on Mar 1st 2010

A hot topic for employers right now is keeping up with all the new technology and creating policies and practices to ensure lawful compliance with the employment discrimination laws as they intersect … read more