Work Place Conditions
Politics
Culture/Race
True or False
100

The bacteria issue is becoming a big issue at the job... I had to go home early today because I couldn't handle it!

Unethical!

This post is about workplace conditions which makes it an appropriate post. 

100

Wow Kanye really ran for president that was very unexpected!

Unethical!


This post is just a harmless statement and shouldn't warrant termination. Furthermore, no political affiliation is being claimed or promoted. 

100

I'm sick and tired of working with #thosepeople 

Ethical

Racist comments are absolutely subject to termination for obvious reasons.

100

Usually, my 1st amendment right outside of work is the exact same in work.

False

200

My boss stinks and is making the whole office smell. #mybossstinks

Ethical!

This post is a clear violation of social media conduct and would be subject to termination. Personal opinions should be kept private.

200

Trump 2020!!!

Ethical!

This post would be subject to termination because the user is claiming political affiliation which could be to the detriment of the brand. Federal law does not protect private employees from discrimination based on their politics. 

200

As a black man, it is a huge accomplish to be where I am right now. #Blackexcellence

Unethical

This is considered a personal account of an experience which an employee is in full power to share without the possibility of termination.

200

At least social 70% of employers check media accounts to screen candidates before hiring.

True!

300

Today at work the roof caved in during our meeting. I'm starting to worry about the infrastructure of our office.

Unethical!

This tweet is addressing workplace conditions in an appropriate way. This post should not warrant termination.

300

Bernie 2020!

Ethical

The same rule applies here no matter who the candidate is. It is best to keep the politics off social media completely.

300

*Black person posts screen shot of song lyrics with the N word to Instagram story*

Ethical 

Regardless of your race, the promotion of explicit lyrics, especially lyrics that are racially explicit can ethically warrant termination.

300

Paul Pierce was fired by ESPN after going on Instagram Live with "exotic dancers" and smoking an unidentified substance. This was an ethical termination by ESPN.

True 

400

The layout of our office is so ugly, I don't know how I work here everyday lol.

(Tweeted from private twitter account)

Unethical!


Usually this post would be in clear violation but the fact that this post was uploaded to a private account makes it an exception. 

400

*Posts political cartoon* (Posted by CFO)

Ethical

The more important your job, the more affiliation you have with the company and you become a direct reflection online. This means any propaganda would be viewed on behalf of the company which is problematic.

400

Today I went through discrimination at work by my co worker because of the color of my skin.

Unethical

This personal account would actually fall under workplace conditions which would make it an appropriate post that shouldn't warrant termination of the employee. 

400

You can not be in violation for a post older than 4 years old. This is known as the 4 year rule.

False