Though do be sure to verify the information unearthed in a social media search, especially if it's to be used for disciplinary action or in the course of a hiring decision. "An employer should make sure that's accurate," Parker says.
An employer is entitled to monitor use of its own computer network. The company system may automatically capture communications that the employee thinks are private.
Catherine Dunn writes for Corporate Counsel, a Daily Report affiliate.
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