Social Media Policy (US)

Resource type: Standard document

Status: Maintained

Jurisdiction: USA

An employee policy for appropriate use of social media and related rules and prohibitions. It can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on federal law. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

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Resource ID: 5-501-1524
Products: PLC UK Media, PLC US Commercial, PLC US Intellectual Property & Technology, PLC US Labor & Employment, PLC US Law Department, Practical Law The Journal (US)
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Standard clause

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