Employers can fire employees for Facebook posts ‘after hours’

By David Olsen · 25 November 2010 · Legal

Your Social Media Posts May Cost You Your Job

Employers are increasingly monitoring employees' online activity, but what happens when the line between work and personal life gets blurred? Find out what you need to know to protect your career.

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Summary

Employers can fire employees for Facebook posts or other social media comments outside of work hours, but doing so may be costly if they don’t follow basic workplace laws and procedures.

Tags: Employees, Facebook, law, Social Media, Staff