The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Social Media in the Workplace: NLRB's Increased Scrutiny on Employers' Social Media Policies

New York, NY, October 04, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Event Synopsis:

The emergence and evolution of social media in the past years has greatly influenced businesses and organizations on how they conduct business and how their employees share information effortlessly. This phenomenon opened numerous opportunities for companies and their businesses. However, along with these opportunities are the rising uncertainties within the context of employment.

In order to maximize the advantages offered by social media and minimize potential risks and pitfalls, it is highly necessary for companies to equip themselves with the best platforms, mull on various legal considerations and implement corporate policies compliant with applicable laws.

In this Live Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group will provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals of employees’ use of Social Media. Speakers will highlight the emerging trends and developments of this remarkable topic. They will also discuss the various issues critical to employers such as applicable regulations, labor and employment law implications, and ethical considerations. They will present their expert thoughts and opinions on how to best establish an effective social media policy.

Key topics include:

· NLRB Guidance on Social Media in the Workplace
· Social Media – Legal Issues
· Significance of Social Media in Communication
· Policies in Addressing Ownership of Social Media Accounts
· Potential Risks and Pitfalls
· Recent Court Decisions Involving Social Media in the Workplace

Speakers/Faculty Panel

Dean J. Schaner
Partner
Holland & Knight LLP

Daniel P. Murphy
Partner
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

For an updated list of the faculty panel, please visit: https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/social-media-policies/

About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Group, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.

Visit http://theknowledgegroup.org/ for further information and inquiry.