Tag: Casual References

Friending, Unfriending, and Linking In on Social Media

By HR Daily Advisor Staff May 16, 2014 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: May 16, 2014

Casual References Casual references on LinkedIn or other professional social media sites pose legal risks: Defamation (if they are negative and untrue). Misrepresentation (if they are positive and untrue). Evidence of pretext in an EEO claim (if you terminate for poor performance but you’ve written a glowing recommendation on LinkedIn). Segal’s recommendation: Make clear to […]

Casual References and Endorsements on Social Media

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Apr 29, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 5, 2014

Yesterday’s Advisor featured tips on social media policies from Attorney Jonathan Segal. Today, his tips on casual references and endorsements and friending and unfriending work colleagues.   Casual References Casual references on LinkedIn or other professional social media sites pose legal risks: Defamation (if they are negative and untrue). Misrepresentation (if they are positive and […]