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March 17, 2021   

The Social Media Epidemic: Managing the Side Effects in the Workplace

This Bulletin is brought to you by AHLA’s Labor and Employment Practice Group.
  • March 17, 2021
  • David C. Lindsay , K&L Gates LLP
  • Erinn L. Rigney , K&L Gates LLP

In recent years, social media use has skyrocketed, with approximately two-thirds of U.S. adults (69%) identifying as Facebook users, and of those users, roughly three-quarters access Facebook on a daily basis. From time to time, the nature of the content posted on social media platforms is not simply innocuous; indeed, it can be harmful or destructive for the individuals or businesses to which the content relates, as well as trigger compliance violations. The current COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated these underlying issues, especially for employers in the health care industry.

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