Case Facts
What social media platform did Deborah Ehling post on that triggered the case?
Which federal law did Ehling claim MONOC violated by accessing her Facebook posts?
The Stored Communications Act (SCA)
True or False. Deborah Ehling was fired because of her lawsuit.
False. She was fired because she failed to provide FMLA documentation and failed to return to work.
Did Ehling sue MONOC before or after beginning her last FMLA leave?
Before
Which part of the SCA did Ehling claim MONOC violated?
Obtaining private posts without authorization
What employment status was Ehling placed on after MONOC saw her Facebook post?
Paid Suspension
What national incident did Ehling criticize in her Facebook post?
The Washington D.C. Holocaust Museum shooting.
Why did the court determine that the SCA did not apply to MONOC’s actions?
The coworker, Tim Ronco, voluntarily shared, making MONOC’s access legal and not a violation of the SCA.
Name one of the 11 additional violations Ehling committed besides lateness.
Late swipe-outs
Excessive call-outs
Refusing 911 calls
Missing paperwork