The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against a Connecticut company, claiming that it illegally fired an employee for comments she made on Facebook. The complaint also alleges that the employer maintained an overly broad blogging and internet posting policy.
A hearing on the case is set for January. We’ll keep a close watch on the progress of this case, as it could have serious repercussions for your social media policies (the NLRA, remember, applies even to non-union employers).