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Laws
100

What was the basis of Ellis’s lawsuit against her employer?

What is race discrimination under Title VII

100

 Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn

What is social media platforms can employers check

100

This amendment from the Bill of Rights regarding someone’s freeness has many concerns in cases regarding employees’ social media.

What is the First Amendment

200

What was the bank's basis for firing Ellis?

What is Violating the banks Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy

200

1. Do not erase your profile. 

2. Use social media to your benefit

3. Google yourself

What is what are tips for passing social media screenings

200

This amendment from the Bill of Rights requires “a greater degree of privacy protection for social media data” when it comes to cases regarding an employee’s social media account.

What is the Fourth Amendment

300

Why did the district court reject the plaintiff’s argument and grant summary judgment in favor of the bank?

What is the plaintiff failed to make a Prima Facie case

300

1. Avoid posting anything potentially offensive.

 2. Be purposeful in your posts. 

3. Keep it simple 

4. Never complain about employers or colleagues.

What is What to avoid when posting on social media

300

This adjective is used to describe the items employees post on social media; otherwise, it can reflect poorly on their image and even the county they reside in.

What is mindful

400

Who affirmed the decision an employee can be fired based on their social media?

What is The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

400

This is done prior to employment when a candidate is applying for a job. It involves researching the candidate's social media profiles and their activity.

What is a social media screening



400

Most US states believe in this doctrine, so many employers are permitted to fire employees for any legal reason, including many employees who are fired for social media activity.

What is at-will employment